Work group will discuss one aspect of new transition readiness measures
Members of the Superintendents’ Advisory Council raised concerns about an option for students to verify exceptional work experience.
Commissioner hosts talks with educator preparation programs
Beginning this week, Commissioner of Education Wayne Lewis will begin hosting meetings across the state to listen to feedback and recommendations on ways the Kentucky Department of Education and educator preparation programs can work together to strengthen educator preparation.
Work group to consider changes to growth indicator in accountability system
Commissioner of Education Wayne Lewis has called for the creation of a group of key stakeholders from across the Commonwealth to review the state’s current growth calculation methodology and make recommendations for how to improve it before the release of school accountability data next fall.
KDE launches new professional learning website
The Kentucky Department of Education has launched a new Professional Learning Bulletin Board website, which gives educators information regarding professional development providers and programs.
Kentucky graduates see slight increase on ACT
The percentage of Kentucky public high school graduates meeting the state’s college readiness benchmarks on the ACT college-entrance exam in English, mathematics and reading saw an incremental increase, according to data released Oct. 17 by ACT.
Social Studies Advisory Panel reviews public comments on standards
Social studies teachers from across the Commonwealth met Oct. 15-16 at the Kentucky Department of Education’s offices to thoughtfully consider and respond to the 1,227 respondents who provided 5,306 public comments on the survey of the draft Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies.
KDE seeks feedback on career studies standards
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on the revised Kentucky Academic Standards for Career Studies (formerly known as vocational studies).
Kentucky children benefited from more summer meals in 2018
Kentucky Summer Food Service sponsors, along with many partners across the state, are celebrating the increase in the number of summer meals served to children across Kentucky in 2018.
KBE approves new high school graduation requirements
The Kentucky Board of Education voted unanimously Oct. 3 to approve a proposal that will change minimum high school graduation requirements for students who will graduate in the Classes of 2023 and 2024.
KBE takes next step in appointing chief state school officer
The Kentucky Board of Education voted unanimously Oct. 2 to take the next step in making Wayne D. Lewis the next commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education. Lewis has served as interim commissioner since April 2018.