Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher has launched a new public engagement initiative called KDE Inbox, inviting Kentuckians to submit questions about education policy and practice. According to Kentucky Teacher, the commissioner will respond to submitted questions in a new video series designed to make education policy more accessible to the public.

"One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to hear from people across Kentucky – students, teachers, families and community members," Fletcher said in a statement. "No matter where I go, I get a lot of great questions about our schools. So, I thought – why not create a space where we can talk about those questions together?"

The initiative reflects Fletcher's emphasis on open communication with stakeholders. Members of the public can email questions to kdecommunications@education.ky.gov, with topics ranging from curriculum standards to accountability measures. Fletcher indicated he is prepared to address inquiries about his administration's priorities, including "vibrant learning experiences" for students and the department's new local accountability framework.

Fletcher, who took office in July 2024, became the first Kentucky education commissioner to be confirmed by the state Senate. The former Lawrence County superintendent brings nearly 30 years of education experience to the role, having previously served as superintendent of Lawrence County Schools for a decade.

The KDE Inbox video series fits within Fletcher's broader agenda to reform Kentucky's education assessment and accountability systems. The Kentucky Department of Education has been working for several years on a new accountability model that emphasizes individual student growth and incorporates community feedback into education quality measures.