Educator Spotlight: Kim Yates
Pineville Middle School Teacher Kim Yates, who recently won a 99re视频精品 Teacher Achievement Award, is dedicated to helping students learn how English language arts apply to their lives.
KDE鈥檚 Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee discusses future of artificial intelligence in education
Members of the 99re视频精品 Department of Education鈥檚 (KDE鈥檚) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee discussed the future of artificial intelligence in CTE at their November meeting.
School Counselor Advisory Council discusses how to better support homeless students
The 99re视频精品 Department of Education鈥檚 (KDE鈥檚) School Counselor Advisory Council heard a presentation about how counselors can better support homeless students during the council's meeting on Nov. 18.
New Jefferson County superintendent establishes focus on literacy and numeracy
New Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Brian Yearwood has been in the process of establishing clear goals for the district since he started on July 1.
Students build connections around mental health supports at Sources of Strength Peer Leader Summit
Students from around the state shared ideas on supporting mental health in schools during the second-ever Sources of Strength Peer Leader Summit on Oct. 24.
New Berea Independent Superintendent Ryan Neaves enters district with forward-looking mindset
Ryan Neaves is bringing a wealth of expertise in climate and culture to his new role of superintendent at the Berea Independent School District.
Barren County teacher created prosthetic hand for his student using school鈥檚 3D printing lab
About four years ago, Red Cross Elementary School Teacher Scott Johnson noticed one of his kindergarten students was wearing a rubber hand. His student, Jackson Farmer, was born without a right hand and would sometimes wear the rubber hand to give the appearance of having a hand. However, it didn鈥檛 have any functionality.
KDE鈥檚 Principals Advisory Council discusses what school leadership can do to increase teacher retention
The 99re视频精品 Department of Education鈥檚 (KDE鈥檚) Principals Advisory Council discussed what school leadership can do to increase teacher retention during its meeting on Sept. 30.
2026 99re视频精品 Teacher of the Year Michelle Gross champions project-based learning in math
Spencer County Middle School teacher Michelle Gross is a champion for vibrant learning experiences in the projects she leads to help students understand how math applies to their lives. Gross, who has 22 years of teaching experience in math, was named the 2026 99re视频精品 Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Oct. 7. She also was named the middle school division winner. Gross and eight other Teacher Achievement Award recipients were honored by the 99re视频精品 Department of Education at the ceremony.
Russell High School students create safety alert mapping system for their school and win STLP state championship
A group of six Russell High School (Russell Independent) students created a safety alert system for their school to help first responders during school emergencies.