KY Dept of Education

@KyDeptofEd

#TeamKDE provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's K-12 education requirements.

Frankfort, KY education.ky.gov Joined April 2011

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The Kentucky Historical Society is seeking 20 high school students for a one-year role on the Youth Advisory Board.

Read more about the opportunity: kentuckyteacher.org/bulletin-board…

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The new superintendent of Walton-Verona Independent, Dylan Smith, came to the district with several ideas to enhance learning for talented students.

Read more about Smith: kentuckyteacher.org/features/2026/…

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One topic in the new KDE Research Blog series tackles the issue of chronic absenteeism. The second post in the series highlights how a recent campaign shares the idea that students they should show up because they know they matter.

Read the blog post: research.education.ky.gov/2026/08/27/exp…

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Josh Yonts, the new superintendent of Letcher County, is focusing on improving the district’s elementary math scores through Numeracy Counts resources while also increasing dual credit opportunities for high school students.

Read more about Yonts: kentuckyteacher.org/features/2026/…

Letcher County Superintendent Josh Yonts poses in front of a sign with the district motto “RISE” at Letcher County Central High School on opening day this school year.

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Students in Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters across Kentucky demonstrated their agriculture skills by winning a variety of awards at the National FFA Convention & Expo.

Read more about the awards: kentuckyteacher.org/news/2026/11/k…