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Kentucky's Summer Food Service Program is offering free meals to children 18 and under from late May through August at more than 2,000 statewide locations in partnership with school districts and community organizations.
The Kentucky Department of Education's Superintendents Advisory Council heard about a new college entrance exam procurement process required by Senate Bill 197 and received literacy research presentations from the Kentucky Reading Research Center during their May 5 meeting.
The Kentucky Board of Education discussed priorities and strategic planning for the 2028-2030 state budget cycle during a virtual May 6 meeting, setting the stage for department budget recommendations to the governor and legislature.
The Kentucky School for the Blind marked its 184th year with a Founders Day celebration examining the school's segregated past while honoring Nicholasville optometrist Dr. John E. Musick for his 50 years of service to the visually impaired.
The Kentucky Department of Education celebrated 70 educators graduating from the National Institute for School and System Leadership program in 2025-2026, part of a 14-year partnership that develops school leaders across the Commonwealth.
Kentucky ranked 5th nationally in reading recovery and 8th in mathematics recovery between 2022 and 2025, according to the 2026 Education Scorecard. Multiple Kentucky districts, including Marion County, were recognized as "Districts on the Rise" for their exceptional progress.
Kentucky's Commissioner's Student Advisory Council unveiled a promotional campaign for Individual Learning Plans, featuring a video designed to encourage high school students to engage in meaningful postsecondary planning as they navigate their academic pathways.
Kentucky is opening registration for the fifth cohort of its LETRS literacy training program through August 21, with recent data showing that schools with more trained teachers experienced significantly higher student reading proficiency gains.
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking public input by May 6 on a request to waive federal carryover limitations and extend spending timelines for multiple programs under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
The Education Professional Standards Board approved educator certification recommendations aimed at giving Kentucky teachers greater flexibility in grade assignments while maintaining rigorous standards. The board also heard from GoTeachKY Ambassadors about research on why educators remain in the profession.
Gov. Beshear vetoed a portion of Senate Bill 197 that would have limited general fund spending on college admissions exams, but allowed a requirement for a new procurement process, forcing the Kentucky Department of Education to seek bids for a college entrance exam for the 2026-2027 school year.
Kentucky's State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education reviewed the state's 2024-2029 strategic plan and new dashboard during an April 24 meeting, focusing on how the department's key educational goals can serve gifted students.
The Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group discussed assessment and accountability implementation efforts at its April 8 meeting, focusing on how districts can improve their local systems as part of a statewide effort to transform high school experiences.
The 2026 Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship drew more than 20,000 attendees to Lexington's Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena, celebrating Kentucky students' innovation in technology-driven projects across multiple disciplines.
The Kentucky Board of Education discussed school improvement selection processes during its April 8-9 meeting in Frankfort, focusing on how schools are identified for targeted support and improvement to enhance student achievement.
Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher praised House Bill 257, signed into law April 13, as a major step forward for Kentucky education. The bipartisan legislation reimagines the state's assessment and accountability systems by focusing on individual student growth rather than year-to-year school comparisons.
A new analysis of Kentucky's Reading Academies confirms that LETRS teacher training is improving student reading outcomes, with Grade 5 students taught by LETRS-trained teachers showing significantly higher reading scores than peers.
Kentucky's Summer Boost program will operate at 35 sites across 34 school districts this summer, providing free books and digital math games alongside meal services to combat summer learning loss and promote student engagement in reading and mathematics.
Dr. Gretta Hylton, associate commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Early Learning, has received the Glenn I. Latham Annual Excellence Award from Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education for her work improving outcomes for students with disabilities.
The Kentucky Department of Education is accepting nominations for the 2026 Teresa Perry Compassion Award, which recognizes KDE employees who exemplify the outstanding service and compassion demonstrated by Teresa Perry during her 33-year career with the state.
The Kentucky Board of Education is accepting nominations for the 2026 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education, which honors individuals and organizations dedicated to improving student outcomes for children with disabilities.
Kentucky has opened registration for the third-annual Reads to Succeed Summer Conference on June 8-9 at the Galt House in Louisville, a free professional development event for K-12 educators focused on evidence-based literacy practices.
The third-annual Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference will be held June 8-9 at Louisville's Galt House, with registration opening soon and early hotel booking already available.
The U.S. Army has officially designated Kentucky's JROTC Directorate as a Program of Record, providing formal recognition and enhanced support for the military educational program across Kentucky's high schools.
The Kentucky General Assembly has approved House Bill 257, legislation to overhaul the state's assessment and accountability systems, which now awaits the governor's signature.
Rhonda Logsdon, executive director of Kentucky Special Involvement Network, received the 2026 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education from the Kentucky Board of Education at its April 9 meeting.
Kentucky students and graduates formalized their commitment to STEM and career and technical education careers at the Going Pro signing day event on March 31.
Five Eastern Kentucky school districts discussed strategies to combat chronic absenteeism during a workshop hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education on March 27, as part of the state's effort to reduce its chronic absenteeism rate from 25% to 15% by 2029.
Kentucky's Local Superintendents Advisory Council recommended approval of amendments to school bus specifications and school fee waiver guidelines, with changes addressing federal safety requirements and clarifying provisions for low-income students.
Kentucky is accepting nominations for the 2026 Special Education Teacher of the Year through June 30, recognizing outstanding educators who serve students with disabilities across the commonwealth.
About 1,700 Kentucky students showcased their technology and engineering skills at the 2026 Kentucky Technology Student Association state conference in Louisville, competing in 81 different events ranging from drone challenges to 3D printing projects.
Jefferson County Public Schools participated in Kentucky's All in for Ag Education Week in March, with students at multiple schools engaging in hands-on learning about farm animals, dairy farming, and animal care through interactive classes, book readings, and animal husbandry programs.