Kentucky Department of Education

05/29/2026

For Melissa Blackburn of Lawerence County High School, being named a regional Golden Owl award winner felt like a moment that defined her 23 years in education, filled with early mornings, long days and a deep commitment to her students.

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Melissa Blackburn of Lawrence County High School earned a regional Golden Owl Award. Provided photo For Melissa Blackburn of Lawerence County High School, being named a regional Golden Owl award winner felt like a moment that defined her 23 years in education, filled with early mornings, long

05/29/2026

The Kentucky School for the Blind honored four graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 20.

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(LOUISVILLE, KY) – The Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) honored four graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 20. The four graduates were: Hayden Ashley Mackenzie Otten Caleb Robinson Alexis Salerno The ceremony featured scholarship awards, a student-led musical rendition of “Good Ri...

05/28/2026

The Kentucky School for the Deaf celebrated six graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 21.

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During the commencement ceremony, all six graduates performed a song in American Sign Language called “Dreams

05/27/2026

The Kentucky Department of Education is hiring an Administrative Dean at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.​

​This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

Read more and apply: https://www.education.ky.gov/jobs/Pages/Administrative-Dean.aspx

05/27/2026

Students at Barren County Area Technology Center recently partnered with the Barren County Fiscal Court on a meaningful community service project.

Under the guidance of carpentry instructor James Spence, students built coffins that will be used in situations where families may not have the financial means to cover funeral or burial expenses. The project was coordinated with local magistrate Tim Coomer, while Carl Dickerson of Dickerson Lumber Company donated the poplar lumber used in construction.

Students completed every step of the process, gaining valuable hands-on experience while also learning the importance of service and compassion.

The project highlights how career and technical education programs can make a positive impact both in the classroom and in the community.

Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet

05/26/2026

The Summer Food Service Program, administered by the Kentucky Department of Education, provides meals at no cost from late May through August to children 18 and under in low-income areas. This summer, more than 2,000 sites will serve meals to Kentucky children.

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During the summer months, the Summer Food Service Program – also called Sun Meals – is administered by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). The program provides meals at no cost from late May through August to children 18 and under in low-income areas. KDE partners

05/22/2026

During the Kentucky School for the Blind’s 184th Founders Day celebration, school leaders highlighted the history of Black community members who helped make KSB what it is today.

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Saylor Fortner, a graduate student with the University of Louisville, explains part of the exhibit

05/19/2026

Kentucky State DECA students earned recognition at DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, where nearly 300 Kentucky members represented the Commonwealth on the international stage.

Congratulations to Reagan Morgan of MCS Ignite Academy North Campus, who was named Association President of the Year.

Kentucky students also advanced to the finals round in three competitive events:
• Aspen Delaney, John Hardin High School — Hotel and Lodging Management
• Dylan Coslow and Billy Vaught, Mercer County Senior High School — Sports and Entertainment Marketing
• Natal Ibrahim and Arna Patel, Larry A. Ryle High School — Innovation Plan

Five Kentucky competitors earned silver medallions for placing in the top 10% of a preliminary competition component:
• Meibelle Wiesmann, Lafayette High School (Lexington, Kentucky)
• Dylan Coslow, Mercer County Senior High School
• Billy Vaught, Mercer County Senior High School
• Aspen Delaney, John Hardin High School
• Zachary Pierce, Grayson County Schools Technology Center

In addition, 133 Kentucky competitors earned Certificates of Excellence for scoring 70% or higher on at least one preliminary competition component.

Congratulations to all Kentucky DECA members, advisors and schools represented at ICDC for their hard work and success.

Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet
Kentucky Department of Education
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05/19/2026

Students at Cold Hill Elementary School (Laurel County) took first place in the elementary video division for the new You Belong, Attendance Matters! video and poster contest at this year's Student Technology Leadership Program state championship event.

See the video commercial they made that showcases their creativity!

Video transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1er_VK-jk3C4QUclgoD8SkiMyUDtr_Dit2gafQheOG6U/edit?usp=sharing

05/18/2026

The Kentucky Department of Education is hiring a dietetics educator for its Division of School and Community Nutrition Programmatic Delivery Section.

Part of the responsibilities for this position will be to develop and monitor a nutrition education program dealing with the prevention of disease and the promotion of health through sound nutritional practices.

Read more about the position and apply: https://www.education.ky.gov/jobs/Pages/Dietetics-Educator-%E2%80%93-FFTL---31176123.aspx

05/18/2026

A total of 70 outstanding Kentucky educators successfully completed the nationally recognized National Institute for School and System Leadership program during the 2025-2026 school year.

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Educators in recently completed cohorts of the NISL program A total of 70 outstanding Kentucky educators who successfully completed the nationally recognized National Institute for School and System Leadership (NISL) program during the 2025-2026 school year. Offered through a long-standing partnersh...