Kentucky Department of Education

Finding a place of their own

Finding a place of their own

Collaborating outside her comfort zone

Collaborating outside her comfort zone

Students take the lead at new regional career academy

Students take the lead at new regional career academy

Keeping schools, community and the environment healthy

Photoblog: Passing legislation the old-school way

Technology championships showcase student leadership

Highlights from the 2016 Regular Session

Headlines

Kentucky School for the Blind to present Langan Distinguished Service Awards

5/10/2016 2:33:45 PM

The Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) will present Paul J. Langan Distinguished Service Awards to Kenneth W. Jones and Larry V. Mann at 11:30 a.m. May 13 during the school’s 174th Founder’s Day Program on the school’s campus at 1867 Frankfort Ave. in Louisville. See news release for more information.
Flood, Givens honored with Stilwell Award

5/9/2016 2:04:58 PM

The Kentucky Department of Education has recognized two Kentucky lawmakers, Representative Kelly Flood and Senator David Givens, with the 2015-16 Stilwell Award for their personal dedication to and support of education technology. See news release for more information.
Kentucky Department of Education unveils new logo

5/6/2016 12:58:54 PM

Today Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt unveiled a new logo and motto for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). See news release for more information.
Nominations open for 2017 Kentucky Teacher Awards

4/11/2016 9:53:47 AM

Nominations are now open for the 2017 Kentucky Teacher Awards, sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline, a business unit of Ashland Inc. See news release for more information.

Initiatives

School Report Cards

School and District Report Cards provide detailed information about each school and district, including test performance, teacher qualifications, student safety, awards, parent involvement and much more.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

The new federal education law provides Kentucky more flexibility and allows the state to design a more effective accountability system that encourages improved learning opportunities, achievement and readiness for all students.

Novice Reduction

Information, resources, and tools designed to assist schools and districts reduce the number of students scoring at the novice level and improve overall student achievement.

School Readiness Toolbox

Resource guide for working with families, early childhood providers, and community partners to increase kindergarten readiness.

Best Practices

On this KDE website, search for best and promising practices to support school/district improvement or submit a best practice for consideration.

College & Career Readiness for All

Kentucky’s vision is that all public school students are prepared for life after high school and ready for college and/or careers.

Delivery

KDE is using the Delivery process to establish yearly targets and five-year goals to help schools, districts and our state meet high expectations.

Innovation

“Innovation” is a critical element of the agency’s strategic goals as we strive to make every child college and career ready.

Explore

Education Town Hall Meetings

Unbridled Learning

CIITS Educator Login

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