Local Superintendent Advisory Council approves regulation on certification of nonpublic schools
The Local Superintendent Advisory Council (LSAC) approved a new regulation on the certification of nonpublic schools during the Nov. 26 council meeting.
KDE accepting nominations for the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards.
Meade County’s Kristin Hibbard named 2024 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year
Kristin Hibbard, a moderate and severe disabilities educator at Meade County High School, was honored as the Council for Exceptional Children’s 2024 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year. The naming took place during the Kentucky Exceptional Children’s Conference at the Galt House in Louisville on Nov. 25.
More than 50 Kentucky schools certified as ‘Family Friendly Schools’
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence kicked off Family Engagement in Education Week at the Kentucky State Capitol on Monday by honoring the 54 Kentucky schools and early care centers that earned Family Friendly Schools Certification in 2024.
KDE’s School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council discusses teacher recruitment and retention efforts
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) discussed teacher recruitment and retention during their meeting on Nov. 19.
Superintendents Advisory Council hears updates on KSA science results
Members of the Superintendents Advisory Council (SAC) discussed Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) science results as related to the accountability system during the council’s meeting on Nov. 12.
U.S. Department of Labor recognizes KDE for its commitment to apprenticeships
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Career and Technology Education received an Apprenticeship Ambassador Certificate of Recognition from the U.S. Department of Labor at a White House ceremony on Oct. 23. KDE was the only entity from Kentucky and the only state department of education to receive this recognition.
Superintendents hear update on Kentucky educator workforce shortage during webcast
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) shared details on the recent educator shortage survey districts participated in during the Superintendents Webcast on Nov. 14.
Family Partnership Council discusses early warning tools to support dropout prevention efforts
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Family Partnership Council discussed KDE’s Early Warning, Insights and Persistence to Graduation Data Tools to support dropout prevention efforts during its meeting on Nov. 6.
Kentucky high schools recognized with national College Success Award
The Kentucky Department of Education announced 31 Kentucky high schools have received the prestigious College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, the nation’s leading nonprofit school information site.