In response to several school threats that have occurred across the Commonwealth this week, the Kentucky State Police and the Kentucky Department of Education have issued the below statements.
KDE defines a student as chronically absent if they have missed more than 10% of the enrolled time in school. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. Chronic absenteeism affects nearly 30% of students across the Commonwealth each year.
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher detailed his priorities for the job as well as his experiences during his first months at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) with lawmakers at the Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting on Aug. 20.
As the new commissioner of education, I look forward to working with stakeholders across Kentucky to make sure we provide the most vibrant experiences we can for our children.
Members of the Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) discussed prototypes for the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability systems during the council’s meeting on July 30.
The Kentucky United We Learn Council discussed prototypes to transform Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems during its summer convening on July 29.
KDE partners with more than 170 school districts and community organizations to offer nutritious meals, recreational fun and educational activities while school is out of session at more than 2,000 sites across the Commonwealth. Meals are provided to children 18 and under.
Members of the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) discussed new prototypes for the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability system during the council’s meeting on July 16.
Staff members with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) presented prototypes to revamp the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability system during the Superintendents Webcast on July 9.
Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., became Kentucky's commissioner of education on July 1.