Fresh Fruit Vegetable Program Open to Schools
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking elementary schools to participate in the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) during the upcoming 2010-11 school year. See news release for more information. Read More
State: Student test scores not inflated by Petrilli
The Kentucky Department of Education says it hasn’t found enough evidence to support allegations that Peggy Petrilli tried to inflate student test scores at Lexington’s Booker T. Washington Academy. Petrilli was principal at Booker T. from 2005-2007, when she resigned. Petrilli, who is white, later sued the Fayette County schools, alleging that she was forced [...]
Feedback needed on Common Core State Standards
The Kentucky Department of Education invites educators and the public to review and provide feedback on the draft Common Core State Standards for English/language arts and mathematics. This feedback will be collected via surveys and submitted to the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association for their consideration as they finalize [...]
Holbrook Receives Kevin M. Noland Award
Linda Holbrook, state Reading First coordinator at the Kentucky Department of Education, is the recipient of the first Kevin M. Noland Award.The award was presented to Holbrook today by the Kentucky Board of Education at its regular meeting in Frankfort. See news release for more information. Read More
KY: State education board to seek authority to remove school officials in low-performing districts
The Kentucky Department of Education plans to seek several measures in the upcoming legislative session to boost low-achieving schools, including possibly removing superintendents or school board members in those school districts. Read More