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.
GEAR UP Kentucky putting low-income students on path to success
Students in 12 school districts will be the latest to participate in a program designed to help prepare students in low-income communities for success in postsecondary education.
KDE to kick off reading program in Grayson, Flemingsburg
Children will be given free books at several lunch programs being held across the state this summer as a part of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) summer reading and math initiative, Stride Don’t Slide!
Work group will discuss one aspect of new transition readiness measures
Members of the Superintendents’ Advisory Council raised concerns about an option for students to verify exceptional work experience.
Group to set standards for 2017-2018 school accountability
A group of education stakeholders and policymakers will gather Aug. 22 to set performance standards for 2017-2018 school accountability.
Snow day!
If you're not a fan of snow and the cold, 2018 may not be off to the best start. Kentucky Teacher photographer Bobby Ellis took in the fun Franklin County students had during one recent snowy day.
Kentucky goes back to school
It's that time of year again. With new backpacks, new clothes and new shoes, students are heading back to school in Kentucky.
Finding my new why
Frankfort Independent's Heidi Givens describes why she changed her teaching beliefs regarding the rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
A beautiful day at Second Street School
A parent of a student at Second Street Elementary School (Frankfort Independent) shares what he learned during a recent districtwide “Campus Beautification day.