KBE approves exit of Breathitt County Schools from state assistance; no districts are in state assistance now
After more than 10 years, Breathitt County Schools will no longer be under any form of state management or assistance.
Henderson County student prepares for future through TRACK apprenticeship program
When he started his junior year at Henderson County High School, Evan Legate wanted to make a change in his life.
CTE Basics: A professional learning library
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Career and Technical Education has released “CTE Basics: A Professional Learning Library,” a SharePoint site to support career advising, the implementation of the Kentucky Academic Standards for Career Studies and the individual learning plan (ILP).
Five career tech educators receive Kentucky Farm Bureau 2022 CTE Awards, two legislators honored
Five Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals were judged the recipients of 2022 CTE achievement awards. The annual CTE awards program is sponsored by the Kentucky Farm Bureau and is administered by the Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education (KACTE).
KDE hires first exceptional child education consultant for career and technical education
Bill Bates began the role of the Kentucky Department of Education’s exceptional child education consultant for career and technical education (CTE) on July 15. For Bates, a fourth-generation teacher, the position is a dream come true.
Kentucky Department of Education named Apprenticeship Ambassador in U.S. Department of Labor’s new program
Positioned to provide more opportunities for high school students across the commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE's) Office of Career and Technical Education on its selection as one of the first national Apprenticeship Ambassadors.
Kentucky students receive national recognitions at 2022 Technology Student Association National Conference
More than 60 middle and high school students and teachers from 16 schools represented Kentucky during the 2022 Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference held in Grapevine, Tex., and several brought home awards.
David Horseman leaves legacy of leadership after nearly 29-year CTE education career
Associate Commissioner David Horseman could have retired a few years ago, but the timing never felt right. There were too many projects in the works, and he simply wasn’t ready to leave the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) at the Kentucky Department of Education.
Beth Hargis named associate commissioner for KDE’s Office of Career and Technical Education
Kentucky Commissioner of Education and Chief Learner Jason E. Glass announced Beth Hargis as the new associate commissioner in the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
CTE Advisory Committee discusses future funding models, Kentucky Tech
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee discussed future funding models and KY Tech during their May 31 meeting.