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[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

Longtime educator and award-winning Superintendent Tom Shelton was posthumously named the recipient of the David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy during the Kentucky Board of Education’s regular meeting on June 4.

Read more about the award: https://t.co/JYIpJXw0d8

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

Thomas Clouse, an education academic program manager with KDE’s Office of Teaching and Learning, received the 2026 Teresa Perry Compassion Award during the Kentucky Board of Education meeting on June 4.

Read more about the award: https://t.co/zGakQ0K27M

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The Kentucky Department of Education announced nine Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2027 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards. These teachers are also nominees for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award.

Read more about the teachers: https://t.co/eJB5itrtks

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher wants to know if you have questions about education in Kentucky. KDE is kicking off a new series called KDE Inbox.

You can email your questions to [email protected].

Read more about the series: https://t.co/hV6N9BUfvW

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

The second day of the Kentucky Board of Education’s June meeting has begun!

Watch live on the KDE Media Portal: https://t.co/5kiC3pLw3i

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

Twelve Kentucky students are among 627 high school students named as semifinalists in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Read more about the students: https://t.co/1zOMk3jqUz

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Tyler Saylor, an English language arts and Senior Seminar instructor at Harlan High School, has launched the new GoTeach Scholarship - an initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting future educators in Kentucky.

Read more about the scholarship: https://t.co/CNDZZSPd93

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

The Kentucky Board of Education’s regular June meeting begins today!

Watch live on the KDE Media Portal: https://t.co/5kiC3pLw3i

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

Do you have a question about Kentucky education? We want to hear from you!

Submit your questions to [email protected] for the opportunity to be featured in our new KDE Inbox video series!

Video transcript: https://t.co/HXWutxsp8Z

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

KDE is hiring a principal for the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville!

​This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community.

Read more and apply: https://t.co/knvgoi4RJ6

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

The Case Method Institute is offering two options this summer for educator professional development.

The programs, offered in Boston and online, are open to high school history and social studies teachers.

Read more about the opportunities: https://t.co/5Iuvgo4o1i

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Getting ready to host our 18 Noyce Master Teacher Fellows (11 KY and 7 OH), June 15-19 in KY. Excited to celebrate and support each other in becoming even a more effective science teacher. @KyDeptofEd @KySciTA @FCPSKY @RockcastleCoSch

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

For Melissa Blackburn of Lawerence County High School, being named a regional Golden Owl award winner felt like a moment that defined her 23 years in education, filled with long days and a deep commitment to her students.

Read more about Melissa: https://t.co/Xp3oCOiAYH

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The Kentucky School for the Blind honored four graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 20.

Read more about the ceremony and see photos: https://t.co/d6DGuOxD4c

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

The Kentucky School for the Deaf celebrated six graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 21.

Read more about the graduation and see photos: https://t.co/QbwpoQqvUC

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

KDE is hiring an Administrative Dean at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.​

​This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

Read more and apply: https://t.co/ptPRS8fSwD

[KY Dept of Education @KyDeptofEd]

The Summer Food Service Program, administered by KDE, provides meals at no cost from late May through August to children in low-income areas. This summer, more than 2,000 sites will serve meals to Kentucky children.

Read more about the program: https://t.co/tYHttXSfJA

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During the Kentucky School for the Blind’s 184th Founders Day celebration, school leaders highlighted the history of Black community members who helped make KSB what it is today.

Read more about the event: https://t.co/ItaphZNZKA

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The Kentucky Department of Education is hiring a dietetics educator for its Division of School and Community Nutrition Programmatic Delivery Section.

Read more about the position and apply: https://t.co/RQ99JRRh1x

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Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in reading and mathematics, according to the 2026 Education Scorecard. The state was ranked 5th in reading and 8th in mathematics.

Read more about the rankings: https://t.co/vY7jNWy3NP