Kentucky local school board council discusses new COVID-19 guidance
Members of the Local School Board Members Advisory Council discussed revisions to the flagship Healthy at School guidance document during its Sept. 3 virtual meeting.
EPSB votes to provide COVID-19 flexibility for Kentucky schools
At its Sept. 2 virtual meeting, the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) voted to provide additional flexibility to Kentucky’s schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor appoints Randy Poe to fill empty spot on Kentucky Board of Education
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Randy Poe to the Kentucky Board of Education on Sept. 2.
Kentucky superintendents hear Healthy at School update during webcast
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has updated its guidance to say that students, teachers and staff should wear face masks at all times in school and on buses, except when actively eating or drinking, unless the person has a medical waiver.
CPE study shows dual credit jumps 75%, driving student success
The number of Kentucky high school students enrolling in dual credit courses has soared more than 75% in recent years, helping to improve grades and shore up college persistence, particularly among low-income students.
DPH developing website for school districts to self-report COVID-19 cases to communities
The Kentucky Department for Public Health is developing a website that will allow Kentucky’s schools to self-report COVID-19 cases to their communities. Dr. Connie White explained how the website will work during the Kentucky Department of Education’s Superintendent Advisory Council meeting on Aug. 31.
Semifinalists named for 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Nine outstanding teachers from across the state – three elementary, three middle and four high school– are semifinalists for the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and Valvoline Inc. announced on Sept. 1.
Kentucky Board of Education sends letter to KHSAA urging consideration of expanding COVID-19 guidance
Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Chair Lu Young sent a letter to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s (KHSAA) Board of Control Aug. 31, urging the 18-member committee to meet and consider expanding COVID-19 guidance for student athletes.
KDE releases COVID-19 reopening guidance on English learner programs
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released one new COVID-19 guidance document on Aug. 31 about English learner programs.
Kentucky Board of Education seeks clarity on fall sports amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Jim Gaines jim.gaines@education.ky.gov The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) voted unanimously on Aug. 28 to send the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s (KHSAA) Board of Control a letter urging them to consider alternative options, guidance and further clarification on holding high-contact fall sports amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The letter will be made public when it is finalized, which [...]