Kentucky Department of Education News HeadlinesKDE offers current headlines and educational Web links to keep you updated with the latest news in education. Content often addresses AYP, core content, assessment, employment opportunities, and also provides access to the school districts located in Kentucky. For more details,
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Kentucky Education IssuesKentucky Education Issues, a television program hosted by Education Commissioner Jon E. Draud, features lively discussion with leading educators and policy makers concerning topics important to students, teachers and taxpayers.
Watch program number 21, this link will launch your media player.
The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Lessons are now available.The Lincoln Bicentennial Teacher Network has created lessons/units for P-12 aligned to Kentucky standards. The lessons, along with support materials, were created to commemorate the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln and focus on his many contributions to America and the world. For additional information on the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial please
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School Report CardsEach year, Kentucky schools publish School Report Cards and post them on the Kentucky Department of Education Website. Not to be confused with student report cards, School and District Report Cards provide information about each school and district. For more details please
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Kentucky Family and Community Involvement Guide to Student Achievement
This guide highlights recommendations for involving families and community in improving student achievement final report by the Commissioner's Parents Advisory Council (CPAC). For more information please read
The Missing Piece of the Proficiency Puzzle.