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Student-led Individual Learning Plan promotional project unveiled during KDE’s Superintendents Webcast

An Individual Learning Plan is a comprehensive framework for advising students in grades 6-12 to engage in coursework and activities that best prepare them for college and career success.

Interim Joint Committee on Education hears about how Kentucky’s literacy and numeracy efforts accelerate academic recovery

Leaders of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) shared Kentucky’s growth in reading and math from results in the Education Scorecard and the National Assessment of Educational Progress to the Interim Joint Committee on Education during its meeting on Aug. 4.

Middlesboro Independent Superintendent Bill Jones brings more focus on STEM to the district

No stranger to taking the lead, Jones has more than 50 years of combined military and educational leadership experience. He served with distinction in the United States Army from 1973 to 1993, ultimately attaining the rank of first sergeant. He then served more than three decades in public education.

No Kid Hungry announces Marion County’s Jennifer Wheeler as 2026 Summer Hunger Hero

No Kid Hungry celebrates these Summer Hunger Heroes for their efforts to turn the tide on child hunger, to ensure families have reliable access to nutrition throughout the year, and to make summer a season where kids can simply focus on being kids.

NEW Blog Series: Chronic Absenteeism in Kentucky

Through research, data, and real-world examples, the series examines how attendance has changed since the pandemic, the factors driving chronic absenteeism and the statewide efforts, partnerships and policy changes helping schools reconnect students and improve attendance outcomes.

KAGC offers scholarship for Kentucky students who study communications

The Kentucky Association of Government Communicators (KAGC) awards a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship annually to students who plan to or are currently studying communications. Possible career paths include journalism, public affairs, digital content creation and more.

Elementary Constitution Day Mock Trial Opportunity

This event is provided by the Olathe Public School District and the Kansas Department of Education.

Kentucky high schools encouraged to sign up for Paint the Plow program

Plan now to join the fun and help brighten your community this winter by painting a plow to start the 2026-2027 school year! The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) fourth annual Paint the Plow program is returning this fall.

New Leslie County Superintendent Daniel Day continues lifelong journey in the district

Day was born and raised in Leslie County and attended the district’s schools from kindergarten through high school.

KDE reminds drivers of important change to bus traffic safety laws

As the Commonwealth’s districts and schools prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is reminding drivers of a recent change in state law regarding when drivers must stop for school buses picking up students.