Standards Newsletter

The Standards Newsletter is a weekly resource tailored specifically for K-12 educators in Kentucky. Delivered straight to your inbox, it provides the latest updates on educational standards, valuable teaching resources, and professional learning opportunities.

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  • Spotlight On: Danville Independent Schools

Spotlight on Science: High-Quality Instructional Resources Transform Elementary Classrooms in the Danville Independent School District

Spotlight on Science: High-Quality Instructional Resources Transform Elementary Classrooms in the Danville Independent School District Teachers in the Danville Independent School District are bringing science to life with new high-quality instructional resources (HQIR). Elementary educators use Smithsonian and Carolina Biological resources to foster inquiry-based learning. Chief [...]

May 8th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , |
  • Resource Spotlight

Supporting End-of-Year Step-backs for HQIR Implementation

Supporting End-of-Year Step-backs for HQIR Implementation End-of-year step-backs are designed to support district and school leadership teams as they examine progress towards their high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) implementation goals, identify key successes, learn from and solve significant challenges and make adjustments for the next year. These [...]

May 8th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , |
  • Spotlight on: Carroll County

Building a Stronger System: How Carroll County Transformed Instruction Through Walkthroughs

Building a Stronger System: How Carroll County Transformed Instruction Through Walkthroughs Identifying the Need: A District in Transition  Change was happening fast in Carroll County—new leaders, new priorities, and new instructional resources. But with so much in motion, one critical piece was missing: a clear, consistent [...]

May 5th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , |
  • Resources for Summer Learning

Resources for Summer Learning

Resources for Summer Learning The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) supports family engagement all year long. During the school year, the Standards Family Guides are a resource parents and caregivers may use to initiate conversations with their children regarding what they are learning at school.  Learning [...]

May 5th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: |
  • New Resource

Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction: Module 4 Now Available!

Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction: Module 4 Now Available! The first big idea of United We Learn’s vision for the future of public education in Kentucky is “creating a more vibrant experience for every student.” How do educators provide vibrant student learning [...]

April 28th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , |
  • Holocaust Education Webinar: Using Historical Newspapers as Primary Sources in Social Studies and ELA

Holocaust Education Webinar: Using Historical Newspapers as Primary Sources in Social Studies and ELA

Holocaust Education Webinar: Using Historical Newspapers as Primary Sources in Social Studies and ELA The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has collaborated with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) to showcase what a Holocaust education learning experience aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social [...]

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