Kentucky Teacher

More than 150 educators from across the state gathered on Sept. 16-17 to share best practices and gain valuable skills.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/kentucky-department-of-education-hosts-homeless-children-and-youth-conference/

(FRANKFORT, KY) – Members of the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) discussed the latest assessment and accountability prototype produced by the Kentucky Departmen...

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/school-curriculum-assessment-and-accountability-council-hears-update-on-assessment-and-accountability-prototypes/

Rick Wolf began his education career in 2000 as an English teacher and has worked at Dayton Independent Schools for the past 24 years.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2024/09/rick-wolf-selected-as-superintendent-of-dayton-independent/

Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, has opened the nomination window for the 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/nominations-open-for-the-2025-kentucky-education-support-staff-professional-award/

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Teachers Advisory Council met on Sept. 12 to give feedback on chronic absenteeism across the Commonwealth.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/commissioners-teachers-advisory-council-gives-feedback-on-chronic-absenteeism/

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is working on transforming the Commonwealth’s assessment and accountability systems and needs your input through a stakeholder feedback survey.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/kde-seeking-feedback-on-new-assessment-and-accountability-prototype/

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) unveiled the latest assessment and accountability prototype during the Superintendents Webcast on Sept. 12 and is asking districts to provide feedback o...

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/superintendents-hear-about-newest-kentucky-assessment-and-accountability-prototype-during-webcast/

Developed in collaboration with top HR experts statewide, this program caters to both newcomers and those looking to stay updated in the field. With its modular design, you can customize your lea...

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/bulletin-board/2024/09/kasa-offers-school-human-resources-leadership-program/

The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) is committed to equipping Kentucky's education leaders to adapt and thrive amidst the evolving challenges they face annually.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/bulletin-board/2024/09/kasa-offers-leadership-workshop-in-frankfort/

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.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/kentucky-state-police-kentucky-department-of-education-issue-statement-on-recent-school-threats/

The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking teachers of all grade levels and postsecondary educators to apply to participate in this work. Applicants will be required to meet in Frankfort two...

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/applications-sought-for-financial-literacy-career-studies-standards-committees-and-advisory-panels/

PrAC provides direct input to Kentucky’s commissioner of education​ about important issues in Kentucky schools. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 1.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/bulletin-board/2024/09/kde-seeks-applications-for-commissioners-principals-advisory-council/

Growing up in Trimble County without running water or telephone service, Jennifer Montgomery said parts of her past have inspired her to incorporate project-based learning into her classroom.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/eminence-independents-jennifer-montgomery-named-2025-kentucky-teacher-of-the-year/

Jennifer Montgomery, an English teacher at Eminence Independent Middle School, hopes to ignite a sense of passion with her students through her own love of literature.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2024/09/2025-kentucky-teacher-of-the-year-is-living-embodiment-of-the-belief-that-all-students-can-learn-and-achieve-at-a-high-level/

Scott Johnson’s path to becoming an educator was a way to pay forward the inspiration, love and value he received growing up.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2024/09/2025-kentucky-elementary-school-teacher-of-the-year-encourages-students-to-live-out-their-dreams/

A teacher’s role is a mighty one, says Hayley Dant, a 9th-grade English teacher at Randall K. Cooper High School (Boone County).

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2024/09/2025-kentucky-high-school-teacher-of-the-year-believes-teachers-have-superpowers/

A shipment of 15 new Braille reading devices to the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) is a “game-changer” for the students, said KSB Principal Peggy Sinclair-Morris.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/kentucky-school-for-the-blind-acquires-new-braille-reading-devices/

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking nominations from schools for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/kde-seeks-nominations-from-kentucky-schools-for-2025-u-s-presidential-scholars-program/

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Principals Advisory Council met on Sept. 5 to give feedback on various education topics such as support and resources for aspir...

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2024/09/commissioners-principals-advisory-council-gives-feedback-on-support-and-resources-for-principals-and-chronic-absenteeism/

Clay King was recently named superintendent of Bracken County Schools after holding various positions in the classroom and in administration with the district since 1999.

http://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2024/09/clay-king-named-superintendent-of-bracken-county-schools/