Kentucky Board of Education

Robin Fields Kinney named interim commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education, will begin tenure Sept. 30

The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) named Robin Fields Kinney as interim state commissioner of education during a special meeting on Sept. 14. Kinney, an associate commissioner who oversees the Office of Finance and Operations for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), will assume her new role Sept. 30 – one day after current Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass departs the agency.

By Toni Konz Tatman|2023-09-20T16:41:51-04:00September 14, 2023|

KDE’s Family Partnership Council discusses commissioner search and family engagement

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Family Partnership Council met on Sept. 7, where members discussed the characteristics they hope to see in Kentucky’s next education commissioner and their recommendations for changing family engagement around the state.

By Crystal Sicard|2023-09-08T13:47:51-04:00September 8, 2023|

KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses educator recruitment, qualities for new commissioner

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council for 2023-2024 held its first meeting on Aug. 29, where members discussed how to best prepare students interested in becoming future educators and the characteristics they hope to see in Kentucky’s new education commissioner.

By Crystal Sicard|2023-08-30T10:55:34-04:00August 29, 2023|

Kentucky Board of Education outlines next steps in commissioner search, approves Call to Action document

The Kentucky Board of Education held a special virtual meeting Aug. 21 to discuss the next steps towards hiring a new commissioner of education and to approve a document that will ultimately guide the board’s work moving forward.

By Joe Ragusa|2023-08-21T16:32:00-04:00August 21, 2023|

Kentucky Board of Education approves additional budget requests, discusses Portrait of a Learner implementation

The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved a final list of priorities for additional budget requests during its annual retreat and regular meeting at Dale Hollow Lake State Park on Aug. 2-3.

By Joe Ragusa|2023-08-03T20:55:30-04:00August 3, 2023|

KBE honors Henderson County’s assistive technology team with 2023 Grissom Award

The Henderson Assistive Technology Team (HATT) was presented with the 2023 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education at the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE's) Aug. 3 regular meeting.

By Rosalind Turner|2023-08-03T13:40:04-04:00August 3, 2023|

KBE accepting nominations for 2023 Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership

The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is now accepting nominations for the Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership.

By Brennan Eberwine|2023-06-26T14:16:01-04:00June 26, 2023|

KBE SPOTLIGHT | Diana Woods wants students to be educated and elevated

Ever since she received the phone call, lifelong educator Diane Woods has been thinking about why she said yes to serving on the Kentucky Board of Education. Her answer: Now is the time for education to go beyond the four walls of a building.

By Audrie Lamb|2023-06-15T09:56:23-04:00June 15, 2023|

Kentucky Board of Education recognizes 67 award-winning educators, asks for input

The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) recognized 67 talented and passionate educators during its meeting on June 7. The KBE honored educators who had received awards throughout the school year due to their talent and passion for professional growth and perfecting their craft.

By Cassidy Cornett|2023-06-12T12:03:54-04:00June 12, 2023|

Joanna Stevens: I liked being a part of something bigger on the KBE

On the first day of the school year, I show each of my classes a clip from the movie “Fever Pitch.” Jimmy Fallon plays a teacher who is obsessed with the Boston Red Sox, and Drew Barrymore plays a businesswoman who knows very little about baseball. In one scene, it appears that Fallon is going to propose to Barrymore. However, instead of an engagement ring, Fallon offers opening game tickets.

By Joanna Stevens|2023-06-21T16:14:35-04:00June 8, 2023|