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KBE seeking applicants for KHSAA Board of Control at-large position
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (213+ words) The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE), through the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), is seeking an individual to serve on the'Kentucky High School Athletic Association's (KHSAA's) Board of Control to fill an at-large position that will become vacant on June…...
Kentucky United We Learn Council discusses high school transformation, council’s next steps during convening
12+ hour, 52+ min ago (556+ words) (FRANKFORT, KY) "The Kentucky United We Learn Council is a dedicated group of educators, students, family members, community members, policymakers and staff with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) who bring together voices from across the Commonwealth to reimagine what's…...
Local Superintendents Advisory Council discusses educator certification, recommends approval of other items during meeting
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (580+ words) Members of the Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE's) Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) discussed potential ways to change how teacher certification works in the Commonwealth during the LSAC meeting on Jan. 27. The group narrowed down a list of recommendations in…...
Prichard Committee accepting applications for Outstanding High School Teacher Award
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (156+ words) The award is presented by the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence on behalf of Prichard's sons, Allen Prichard, Nathan Prichard and Louis Prichard." The award includes a cash prize of $20,000 for the teacher and $5,000 for their high school. The award…...
KDE accepting applications for the School Counselor Advisory Council
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (232+ words) The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting applications for the School Counselor Advisory Council. This advisory group plays a critical role in informing statewide school counseling initiatives, policies and guidance by elevating the voices and expertise for practitioners from…...
Kentucky Department of Education unveils new video series highlighting local assessment and accountability work
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (250+ words) (FRANKFORT, KY) " The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is releasing a series of videos highlighting the revolutionary things happening in Kentucky classrooms with local assessments and accountability. The videos document the work done by KDE, the Kentucky United We Learn…...
Michelle Gross, 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, named finalist for 2026 National Teacher of the Year
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (388+ words) Michelle Gross, a middle school teacher at Spencer County Middle School and the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, has been named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year award by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)....
KDE’s 2026 Summer Food Service Program to provide training to potential sponsors, supporting organizations
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (176+ words) Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. When school is out for the summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Kentucky Department of Education's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) help to ensure that…...
KDE seeking high school students in grades 9-11 for 2026-2027 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (422+ words) Public school students who are currently freshmen, sophomores or juniors in high school are invited to apply for positions on the 2026-2027 Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE's) Commissioner's Student Advisory Council. A term on the Commissioner's Student Advisory Council lasts one…...
KDE accepting public comment on revisions to Kentucky’s Consolidated State Plan
1+ week, 1+ day ago (223+ words) The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting public comment on revisions to Kentucky's Consolidated State Plan to implement the requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Public comments must be received by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 30. The public…...