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Kentucky school districts face challenges due to the rescission of COVID relief funding

On March 28, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) received a letter from the U.S. Secretary of Education stating that the time to spend all federal funds related to COVID relief was amended to end on March 28. This action came after Kentucky was notified by the U.S. Department of Education (USED) in September 2024 that it could spend its remaining funds through March 2026.

By |2025-05-02T11:03:40-04:00May 2, 2025|

KDE opens nominations for 2025 Teresa Perry Compassion Award

The award is given each year to a KDE employee who exhibits integrity and is committed to assisting others, focuses on delivering excellent customer service for the department, is knowledgeable and productive, and shows compassion for others in the work they do.

By |2025-04-18T13:29:56-04:00April 15, 2025|

KDE kicks off teacher recruitment and retention campaign to inspire and support Kentucky educators

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has kicked off a new campaign seeking to elevate and celebrate the teaching profession, while inspiring the educators of tomorrow. This multifaceted initiative features billboards showcasing GoTeachKY ambassadors, a compelling television commercial, and an updated GoTeachKY website designed to provide resources and information for aspiring and current teachers.

By |2025-04-14T13:17:15-04:00April 14, 2025|
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