Applications open for 2025-2026 non-voting members of Kentucky Board of Education
Applications are now being accepted for the non-voting teacher and student members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE).
KDE offering Summer Food Service training for potential sponsors, supporting groups
Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. When school is out for the summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) help to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals to bridge the nutrition gap during these months.
Six Kentucky teachers receive PAEMST honors
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) represents the highest honor bestowed by the United States government for K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics teaching.
The Imperfect Classroom: Balancing Consistency and Compassion
Every successful team needs that one person who they can always count on; the person that, no matter how bumpy the road may get, they will see it through; the person who will keep calm through chaos. At Ballyshannon Middle School in Boone County, that person is Maegan Tepe.
Educator Spotlight: Abigail Lee
Lee always dreamed of following in the footsteps of her mom, who retired after the 2021-2022 school year and is now a response to intervention teacher at Lewisburg Elementary School (Logan County). Today, Lee is living out her dream as a teacher at LaRue County Middle School (LCMS).
Educator Spotlight: Brandi Violette
For the past 20 years, Brandi Violette has dedicated her career to teaching special education students at Olmsted Elementary School (Logan County).
Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship: Now Accepting Applications
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University has an online fellowship for high school students interested in political economy and experience discussing ideas in preparation for college.
Origins of the Cold War: Teaching American History Seminar
The Kentucky Historical Society will host David Krugler from the University of Wisconsin Plattville for a one-day seminar examining the origins of the Cold War. The event will take place on Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. ET with lunch provided.
