Milken award winner shines when teaching both students, teachers
Angie Beavin, a 5th-grade teacher in Franklin County, is passionate about helping her fellow teachers grow as well as her students.
KCTE conference registration open
Registration is open for the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English annual conference Feb. 22-23 at Embassy Suites Lexington.
Commissioner clarifies how CSI, TSI schools identified at council meeting
Wayne Lewis told the Local Superintendents Advisory Council that the Kentucky Department of Education is following state and federal law in identifying Comprehensive Support and Improvement and Targeted Support and Improvement schools.
Study’s findings can sharpen KDE’s efforts to close the gap
A report examining students’ educational experiences could help the Kentucky Department of Education’s efforts to address the achievement gap.
Charter school authorization training required for local board members
Members of all local boards of education are required to receive training on the authorization of charter schools, regardless of whether their board receives an application for a charter school.
The one-stop shop for ‘all things teacher’
Rob Akers was ready to take on a challenge as associate commissioner of KDE’s new Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness.
KDE moving toward update of performance standards for principals
The Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council has recommended adoption of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders for evaluation of effective principals.
Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year joins KDE
Nyree Clayton-Taylor is expanding her perspective during a one-semester sabbatical with the Kentucky Department of Education.
‘It teaches you life’
A retired family and consumer sciences teacher from Bell County was honored by the Association for Career and Technical Education with a community service award.
A partnership to prepare students
Three Fayette County high schools are offering career academies designed to prepare students for life after high school and to provide the type of workforce local business and industry is seeking.