Five Kentucky public schools named 2022 Blue Ribbon winners
The U. S. Department of Education (USED) has named five Kentucky public schools as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence.
New Frankfort Independent superintendent excited to join a community where kids are more than a number
On July 1, Sheri Satterly began her tenure as Frankfort Independent School District’s new superintendent. She will replace former superintendent Houston Barber, who has served in the role since 2015.
Now is the time to work together to create a new future in education
It’s been a little over a year now since I joined the Kentucky Department of Education as its commissioner. During that time, my focus has been on listening to the people of my home state telling us what is working in education in the Commonwealth and where we need to improve.
48 Kentuckians to serve on the Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education
A group of 45 Kentuckians representing various aspects of the state’s education community have been selected to serve on the Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education, Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass announced June 1.
Eighteen new students selected for KDE’s 2021-2022 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
Eighteen Kentucky public high school students have been named to the 2021-2022 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced on May 28.
CTE professionals receive 2020 Kentucky Farm Bureau Career and Technical Education Awards
Eight career and technical education (CTE) professionals received 2020 CTE Awards at a live-streamed ceremony on July 24 at the Galt House in Louisville. The awards program is conducted by the Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education (KACTE).
Central Kentucky schools get banners urging mask wearing
When students return to Central Kentucky schools this year, they will be greeted by visible reminders of the importance of masking.
KDE Employee Spotlight: Joette Fields
Executive Administrative Secretary Joette Fields has been with the Kentucky Department of Education since November of 2018. This isn’t her first stop with state government, however.
Seven KDE employees named recipients of the 2019-2020 Stilwell Award
KDE employees selected as recipients of the Stilwell Award for their dedication and support of education technology.
Frankfort Independent using mentors to help close the gaps
Frankfort Independent Schools has enlisted the help of faculty and staff from Kentucky State University to assist students in finding their passion areas while providing them with a sense of belonging.