Kentucky Department of Education

Kentucky Department of Education United We Learn. The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's K-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.

Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and representatives of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) are gatherin...
02/04/2025

Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and representatives of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) are gathering input from education stakeholders across the Commonwealth during a series of town halls dedicated to assessment and accountability.

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Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher told a crowd of community members in Lexington that the goal of the assessment and accountability town halls is to use the input to craft a Framework 3.0. “We’re not all going to

Get ready to celebrate all things CTE! 🎉February is Career and Technical Education Month, and we're shouting it from the...
02/03/2025

Get ready to celebrate all things CTE! 🎉

February is Career and Technical Education Month, and we're shouting it from the rooftops! CTE isn't just about learning a skill, it's about launching careers and building Kentucky's future! 🚀

Did you know 71% of KY high schoolers are already on board with CTE? That's nearly 140,000 students getting a head start! From welding to aviation, we've got over 135 career pathways to explore. Plus, our Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are booming with over 50,000 future leaders! Let's celebrate the awesome teachers, students, and businesses making CTE happen.

02/03/2025

“In this month of reflection and recognition, let us amplify the voices and stories that have shaped our nation. From trailblazing leaders to unsung heroes, Black History Month is an opportunity to embrace the richness of our shared heritage.” – Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher.

Kentucky makes progress on 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card.Read...
01/29/2025

Kentucky makes progress on 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card.

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Kentucky’s 4th-grade math students saw an increase in their scores on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Only 14 other states made statistically significant gains in 4th-grade math during this testing cycle. The

THIS WEEK: The Kentucky Department of Education continues the assessment and accountability town hall series today in Sh...
01/29/2025

THIS WEEK: The Kentucky Department of Education continues the assessment and accountability town hall series today in Shelbyville and tomorrow in Eddyville!

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Who: Robbie Fletcher, Commissioner of Education  Jennifer Stafford, division director for KDE’s Office of Assessment and Accountability What: Join Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and the Kentucky United We Learn Council for a series of community conversations to shape the

NEW Professional learning module available: Using an Anchoring Phenomenon to Drive Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learni...
01/24/2025

NEW Professional learning module available: Using an Anchoring Phenomenon to Drive Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning!

Unlock the power of anchoring phenomena to create meaningful, three-dimensional science instruction aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science! This professional learning module is designed for use in district, school or department-level professional learning sessions.

By incorporating an open educational resource, this professional learning module provides participants with a learning experience symmetrical to the classroom. The evidence-based resources included in this module will assist educators in creating authentic, relevant, phenomenon-based learning opportunities for students.

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NEW Professional Learning Module: Using an Anchoring Phenomenon to Drive Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning Unlock the power of anchoring phenomena to create meaningful, three-dimensional science instruction aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science! This professional learnin...

The Kentucky Department of Education has issued a request for application (RFA) for the Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-3 HQI...
01/24/2025

The Kentucky Department of Education has issued a request for application (RFA) for the Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-3 HQIR grant.

Kentucky public school districts, along with the Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf, are eligible to apply. Districts that have been previously awarded other KDE high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) grants for mathematics may apply for funds.

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Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-3 HQIR Grant The Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has issued a request for application (RFA) for the Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-3 HQIR grant. Kentucky public school districts, along with the Kentucky School for the Blind and Kent...

A new professional learning module series for science and social studies is now available!In the Vibrant Learning Experi...
01/23/2025

A new professional learning module series for science and social studies is now available!

In the Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies series, participants will explore how teaching elementary science and social studies anchored in a high-quality instructional resource for reading and writing can provide deeper learning opportunities for students in an authentic context.

These module sessions will demonstrate the importance of going beyond reading about science and social studies topics to “doing” science and social studies in the classroom.

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Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies: NEW Professional Learning Module Series is now available! Many teachers are already using knowledge-building, high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) for reading and writing instruction. While knowledge-building resources may provide t...

NEW: The Kentucky Department of Education is accepting public comment on revisions to Kentucky’s Consolidated State Plan...
01/22/2025

NEW: The Kentucky Department of Education is accepting public comment on revisions to Kentucky’s Consolidated State Plan to implement the requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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(FRANKFORT, KY) – 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

UPDATE: The assessment and accountability town hall scheduled for tomorrow at the Kentucky Educational Development Corpo...
01/21/2025

UPDATE: The assessment and accountability town hall scheduled for tomorrow at the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation in Ashland has been canceled due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Today’s town hall at the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative in Bowling Green is still on and scheduled to start at 5 p.m. CT!

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Who: Robbie Fletcher, Commissioner of Education  Jennifer Stafford, division director for KDE’s Office of Assessment and Accountability What: Join Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and the Kentucky United We Learn Council for a series of community conversations to shape the

Congratulations to the January 2025 Tray of the Month winner, Breathitt Elementary School!This winning tray features loc...
01/21/2025

Congratulations to the January 2025 Tray of the Month winner, Breathitt Elementary School!

This winning tray features locally-sourced beef from Roaring Shoals Farms in Jackson, oven-baked fries and fresh veggies.

Many congratulations to the nutrition staff (Breathitt Co Schools Food Service) at Breathitt Elementary School!

Breathitt County Schools

DEADLINE IS TODAY! Calling all mathematics educators: Apply now for the Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Math...
01/17/2025

DEADLINE IS TODAY! Calling all mathematics educators: Apply now for the Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics Workshop for Teams!

The Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics Workshop for Teams seeks to deepen content knowledge and pedagogy, clarifying what to teach and how best to teach it through the use of high-quality instructional resources being used in Kentucky classrooms.

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Calling all Mathematics Educators: Apply now for the Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics Workshop for Teams! The KDE’s Curriculum Based-Professional Learning Guidance Document states, “Research demonstrates that simply providing teachers with a curriculum and high-quality ins...

NEW: Taylor County bus driver Sam Graham has been honored with the 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Profession...
01/17/2025

NEW: Taylor County bus driver Sam Graham has been honored with the 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award!

Graham has been with the district for more than 60 years and said he always strived to empathize with the children on his buses over the years.

“When those children come out of the house in the morning, we don’t know what they’ve seen behind closed doors,” he said. “So give them a smile, say hello to them, and if they have a problem, listen to them.”

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Sam Graham, a school bus driver in Taylor County, reacts to a surprise ceremony where he was named a recipient of the 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award. Photo by Joe Ragusa, Kentucky Department

Superintendents heard updates on digital readiness and opportunities for Kentucky students during the latest Superintend...
01/16/2025

Superintendents heard updates on digital readiness and opportunities for Kentucky students during the latest Superintendents Webcast.

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(FRANKFORT, KY) – Staff members with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Education Technology shared data on Kentucky’s technology use during the Superintendents Webcast on Jan. 14. “Kentucky K-12 is the pioneer national leader in almost every aspect of K-12 education ...

Following a robust discussion during the first assessment and accountability town hall in Lexington last night, the Kent...
01/16/2025

Following a robust discussion during the first assessment and accountability town hall in Lexington last night, the Kentucky Department of Education is hosting another town hall tonight at the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative in Hazard!

More details and the full schedule of town hall dates: https://bit.ly/AssessmentAndAccountabilityTownHalls

Happening Today! Grade 8 History Webinar: What do the Kentucky Academics Standards (KAS) for Social Studies look like in...
01/15/2025

Happening Today! Grade 8 History Webinar: What do the Kentucky Academics Standards (KAS) for Social Studies look like in practice?

The Kentucky Department of Education has partnered with The Bill of Rights Institute to showcase what a social studies learning experience aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies looks like in practice.

This webinar is designed to deepen participants’ social studies content knowledge and pedagogy.

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Grade 8 History Webinar: What do the Kentucky Academics Standards (KAS) for Social Studies look like in practice? The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has partnered with

TONIGHT: The Kentucky Department of Education will host the first in a series of town halls to discuss the future of edu...
01/15/2025

TONIGHT: The Kentucky Department of Education will host the first in a series of town halls to discuss the future of education in the Commonwealth, including a review of the proposed assessment and accountability system framework.

The town hall will be at the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative, 2331 Fortune Drive, Suite 180 in Lexington from 5-7 p.m. ET.

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Who: Robbie Fletcher, Commissioner of Education  Jennifer Stafford, division director for KDE’s Office of Assessment and Accountability What: Join Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and the Kentucky United We Learn Council for a series of community conversations to shape the

Registration closes today for our Day of Science Learning for Community Based Educators!Are you someone outside the form...
01/13/2025

Registration closes today for our Day of Science Learning for Community Based Educators!

Are you someone outside the formal school system who provides educational experiences that support and enhance student learning of the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science?

Join Kentucky Department of Education science consultants for an exciting professional learning session focusing on how community partners can collaborate with educators and district leaders to support schools, enhance student experiences, and foster innovation.

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Day of Science Learning for Community Based Educators Are you an individual or part of an organization, outside the formal school system, who provides educational experiences that support and enhance student learning of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science, often focusing on real-world....

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