Governor appoints Jamie Bowling to fill open spot on Kentucky Board of Education
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Jamie Bowling to the Kentucky Board of Education on March 12.
KDE Parents Advisory Council shows support for steps towards equity and inclusion
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Parents Advisory Council (PAC) expressed appreciation and support for KDE’s commitment to providing schools with the resources needed to create a more equitable and inclusive environment.
Kentucky superintendents hear changes in NTI, guidance on spring events
Kentucky superintendents heard details of new guidance on school operations for the rest of this academic year and the coming fall during the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Superintendents’ Webcast on March 9.
KDE releases new NTI guidance after Gov. Beshear signs HB 208 into law
The Kentucky Department of Education released a new COVID-19 guidance document on March 9 that discusses important changes and updates to Kentucky’s Non-Traditional Instruction Program as a result of House Bill 208.
KDE releases new guidance on graduation, other spring activities
The Kentucky Department of Education released a new COVID-19 guidance document on March 8 that assists districts in preparing for traditional spring activities.
Gov. Beshear, Kentucky education leaders announce state initiative to improve equity in teaching
On March 4, Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass and other state education leaders announced the relaunch of the Kentucky Academy for Equity in Teaching (KAET), a statewide initiative to recruit and retain a more diverse workforce of teachers.
Kentucky school nurses discuss offering services during summer school programs
During a School Nurse End of the Year Webcast on March 1, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) encouraged school health providers to prepare to offer services to students during the summer.
Louisville-area students chosen as U.S. Senate Youth Program delegates
Shubh Gupta, a junior at duPont Manual High School (Jefferson County) and Alex Marion Young, a junior at Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, were selected to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) during the 59th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 14-17.
Kentucky superintendents hear ideas on use of ESSER II funds
Superintendents of five public school districts shared how they will use new federal ESSER II funding. Returning to in-person classes, administration of statewide assessments and using retired teachers as substitutes also was discussed.
Gov. Andy Beshear announces executive order that expands in-person instruction in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear announced an executive order during his Feb. 23 media briefing that recommends all public school districts to offer or expand in-person instructional opportunities beginning March 1, or seven days after district personnel receives their second COVID-19 vaccination.