Bill Thorpe returns home to be superintendent of Marshall County
No matter where life has taken him, Marshall County has been home to Bill Thorpe and he is excited to be returning as the Marshall County superintendent.
Local Superintendents Advisory Council discusses commissioner search, approves cut scores for Kentucky’s accountability system
The Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) approved cut scores for Kentucky’s accountability system during the LSAC meeting on Oct. 10.
Twenty-five new members selected for KDE’s 2023-2024 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
Twenty-five public high school students have been named as new members of the 2023-2024 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced on May 22.
KDE kicks off summer learning initiative in 30 districts; provides online resources for all
Thirty districts have been selected to participate in this year’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Summer Food Service Program and the Children’s Reading Foundation.
Kentucky Senate, House honor school personnel for selfless acts after tornadoes
The selfless acts of kindness displayed by school personnel after the historic 265.7-mile tornado on Dec. 10 and 11 were recognized Jan. 27 by the Kentucky General Assembly.
GoTeachKY names 22 teacher ambassadors for 2022
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced Oct. 26 that 22 teachers from across the Commonwealth have been selected as ambassadors for 2022.
Wilcox shapes role of Kentucky school security marshal amid COVID-19
Kentucky’s first state school security marshal, Ben Wilcox, was preparing for an initial round of school safety inspections when COVID-19 closed schools statewide. But he and his subordinates are moving forward with required risk assessments, working with school administrators to get in compliance with state standards.
Kentucky schools win national awards
Forty-four Kentucky schools are among those recognized nationwide as 2020 America’s Healthiest Schools.
24 educators chosen for Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and Valvoline have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2018 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards. These teachers qualify to compete for the 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in May. The programs have recognized more than 500 teachers and awarded $750,000 since 1988. The [...]
Study Buddy sessions make classrooms without borders possible
Through a collaborative effort between schools in western Kentucky and Grace English School in Guatemala, several hundred Kentucky students are learning about Spanish language and culture, while more than 100 Guatemalan students are learning both written and spoken English.