-
6 days ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee heard feedback and ideas for the New Teacher Institute at its meeting on May 7. The New Teacher Institute is a KDE initiative designed to provide professional support and training to those seeking an occupation-based CTE teaching certification.
-
1 week ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning recently hosted the final session of the first year for the Kaleidoscope Community of Practice. About 50 special education teachers from 26 districts participated in the transformative professional learning class, which took place over five months. The Kaleidoscope Community of Practice aims to enhance outcomes for students with disabilities.
-
3 weeks ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
More than 20,000 people attended the Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington on April 23. Students, educators, district edtech leaders, administrators, Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff and community members got to witness students from all over the state showcasing their technology projects.
-
3 weeks ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council gave feedback on the current assessment and accountability framework at their April 15 meeting. Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher and KDE Chief Performance Officer Karen Dodd explained the changes that have been made to the framework as a result of feedback from town halls held across the state, which were attended by more than 600 people.
-
1 month ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
(OWENSBORO, KY) – National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Erinn Williams said the certification process is not for the faint of heart. But her passion for teaching and the memory of her grandparents are what kept her going through the difficult, time-consuming process. Williams is one of 117 Kentucky teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) this year, bringing the total number of NBCTs in Kentucky to 4,499.
-
1 month ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Numerous upcoming graduates were recognized by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Career and Technical Education for beginning their professional careers at a “Going Pro” signing day event at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort on April 4. The event kicked off Kentucky’s Talent Take-off, the Going Pro signing season for high schools and KCTCS colleges.
-
2 months ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Jennifer Montgomery, the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, encouraged members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) to share their stories during the TAC meeting on March 11. Montgomery, who said stories have power, shared some of her own story about how she was inspired to teach in rural schools because of her childhood experience in rural Kentucky.
-
2 months ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Students at Second Street School (Frankfort Independent) are learning all about agriculture and food in the school’s new FoodPrints class. The school’s elementary and middle school students are getting hands-on experience with growing plants and food such as lettuce, herbs, radishes and microgreens. During a recent class session with 2nd graders, FoodPrints Teacher Dana Newland taught students about seed planting.
-
2 months ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
(WHITLEY CITY, KY) – McCreary County’s Angelina Farwick Philpot has become the second in Kentucky to attain National Certified School Social Worker (NCSSW) certification. Philpot is a mental health service provider in the McCreary County School District, assigned to Whitley City Elementary School. The NCSSW program launched in April of 2021, and applicants are required to create a portfolio that centers around the nine competencies associated with the National School Social Work Model.
-
2 months ago | 
kentuckyteacher.org | Fiona Morgan
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council learned about the first statewide Agriculture Education Week during their meeting on Feb. 25. Ag Education Week, which will be March 17-21, is a chance to bring agriculture education to elementary classrooms.
