Nominations open for KBE’s 2022 Kevin C. Brown Strategic Priority Award
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the 2022 Kevin C. Brown Strategic Priority Award.
Kentucky Board of Education approves charter school regulations required by state statute
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved 10 regulations relating to public charter schools in Kentucky during its two-day meeting on Oct. 11-12 at the Logan County Career and Technical Center (CTC). The regulations were previously approved by the Local Superintendents Advisory Council.
Mike Hesketh receives KBE’s 2022 Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership
Mike Hesketh, president and owner of Superb IPC, was presented with the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership at its Oct. 12 meeting.
Kentucky superintendents encouraged to help spread the word about United We Learn vision
As the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) continues to build on its new vision for education in the Commonwealth called United We Learn, leadership from the department encouraged district leaders to share the news of the new Kentucky United We Learn Council.
KBE discusses progress, updates to education technology in Kentucky schools
The Kentucky Board of Education held several discussions around online, virtual and remote learning during its regular meeting on Aug. 3, held at Lake Cumberland.
2022 Kentucky Teacher of Year Willie Carver Jr. presents Year in Review to KBE
As his sabbatical with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) comes to a close, 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. had the opportunity to reflect on his past six months before passing the torch to the next teacher of the year.
Kentucky Board of Education honors special education teachers with 2022 Grissom Award
Barbara Washington and instructional partners Alexis Patterson and Jeanine Mosher were presented with the 2022 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education at the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE) Aug. 3 regular meeting.
Joanna Stevens looking to be a voice for teachers as new KBE nonvoting teacher member
Joanna Stevens pictured herself as an educator since she was a child. Being the daughter of a teacher and a 4-H extension agent, she always felt drawn to education. She explored other career options like accounting and pharmacy, but when she started tutoring after school, she realized how much she enjoyed helping her peers.
Joud Dahleh wants to bring student perspective and representation to Kentucky Board of Education
Kentuckians may know Joud Dahleh through her many roles: a helper, hospital volunteer, mentor, peer tutor, student and aspiring travel nurse. On July 1, the incoming junior at the Ignite Institute (Boone County), will begin a new role as the next Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) nonvoting student member.
Kentucky Board of Education holds 2022 Educator Excellence Recognition
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) held its 2022 Educator Excellence Recognition luncheon during its June 8 meeting in Frankfort.