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Districts join local indicators of quality efforts in droves as new Regional Learner Network kickoff event unites educators across the state

Students from Eminence High School (Eminence Independent) talk about vibrant learning experiences they have in their math ...
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RiverValley Behavioral Health’s vice president of operations receives 2026 Kelly Award for Business and Partnership

RiverValley Behavioral Health’s Vice President of Operations Cate Gaddis was presented with the Kentucky Board of Education’s ...
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New book, ‘John Bradford’s Slingshot’: A fictional Civil War story set at historic Kentucky landmark launches for middle school readers

Pleasant Hill Press is excited to announce the publication of “John Bradford’s Slingshot,” the first young adult book from author Jim Wayne set for release on Oct. 30, 2026. The book is written for mi ...
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Local Superintendents Advisory Council signs off on second reading of assessment and accountability regulation

Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC), during the council’s ...
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New Robertson County Superintendent Sean Bailey focuses on close-knit community and students

The new superintendent of one of Kentucky’s smallest districts, Sean Bailey, said Robertson County’s size works to Bailey’s advantage because it allows him to be close to students every day. “Small is ...
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New Montgomery County Superintendent Stephanie Harris highlights excellence in the district

New Montgomery County Superintendent Stephanie Harris has been doing more to highlight excellence in the district through her weekly spotlight series. During the weekly “Everyday Excellence” video ...
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KDE presents OSEEL GUIDES workshop series to support new leaders in early learning and special education

New directors of special education, early learning directors and preschool coordinators can build the knowledge, skills, and professional connections needed for success through the Kentucky Department ...
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Beechwood Independent’s Molly Seifert earns 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year honor

(FRANKFORT, KY) – Molly Seifert, an English teacher at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent) with 26 years of experience in the classroom, was named the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year ...
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Kentucky School for the Deaf names new principal

(DANVILLE, KY) – The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) is excited to announce Justin Padgett as its new principal. A familiar face and dedicated leader in the KSD community, Padgett has served as the ...
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Student-led Individual Learning Plan promotional project unveiled during KDE’s Superintendents Webcast

During the Superintendents Webcast on Aug. 11, leaders with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) presented a new project aimed at promoting Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) with direct input ...
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NEW Blog Series: Chronic Absenteeism in Kentucky

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Strategic Planning and Research team is excited to launch the KDE Research Blog, a new online resource dedicated to sharing research, data, and strategic ...
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KDE unveils new K-8 social studies curriculum during Superintendents Webcast

(FRANKFORT, KY) – During the Superintendents Webcast on July 7, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) unveiled a new, upcoming K-8 social studies curriculum. “This will be a high-quality ...