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September 2026

Sept. 2, 2026: Constitution Day Announcement

2026 – 2027 School Year

August 2026

July 2026

2025 – 2026 School Year

June 2026

June 9, 2026: Civics Test Reporting Requirement Reminder

May 2026

May 27, 2026: New Science Professional Learning Module: Vibrant Learning Through the Four Instructional Shifts
May 20, 2026: New Resources to Support a Comprehensive System of Assessment
May 13, 2026: Application open for the RISE Leadership Academy
May 6, 2026: District and School Request for Office of Teaching and Learning HQIR Support

April 2026

Apr. 29, 2026: Recording of 2026 March Leadership Meeting Now Available
Apr. 22, 2026: Revised Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing coming soon
Apr. 15, 2026: Engaging the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Apr. 1, 2026: Elevate Student Thinking Through Writing in Science

March 2026

Mar. 25 2026: Revised Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing coming soon
Mar. 18 2026: Learning Acceleration webpage is now live on KY Standards Website
Mar. 11, 2026: Civics Literacy Webinar: Recording Now Available
Mar. 4, 2026: Revised KyMTSS Self-Assessment Tool 2.0

February 2026

Feb. 25 Standards Newsletter: Professional Learning Opportunities for Kentucky Educators
Feb.18 Standards Newsletter: KDE announces recipients of Read to Achieve grant awards
Feb. 11 Standards Newsletter: Howell Elementary: Embracing ‘Cognitive Grappling’ to Build Student Mathematicians
Feb. 4 Standards Newsletter: Register Now for the 2026 March Leadership Meetings

January 2026

Jan. 28 Standards Newsletter: Feedback sought on Kentucky draft Mathematics Standards and assessment blueprints
Jan. 20 Standards Newsletter: Literacy Resources for Elementary Principals
Jan. 14 Standards Newsletter: UPDATED Professional Learning Module: How Does Science Discourse Support Sensemaking for All Learners?
Jan. 7 Standards Newsletter: Welcome to a brand-new year and a bright new semester!

December 2025

Dec. 17 Standards Newsletter: Best of Fall 2025
Dec. 10 Standards Newsletter: Bullitt County: Vibrant Learning in Mathematics with HQIR
Dec. 3 Standards Newsletter: Building a Vision, Empowering Readers: Johnson County Schools’ Literacy Journey 

November 2025

Nov. 19 Standards Newsletter: Interdisciplinary Literacy Practices (ILPs) in Action added to the KY Learning Hub
Nov. 12 Standards Newsletter: New Interactive Resource – VPA Student Assignment Library
Nov. 5 Standards Newsletter: Read to Achieve Grant Deadline Extended to December 2, 2025

September 2025

Sept. 24 Standards Newsletter: Fort Thomas Independent: Phenomena-Based Science Promotes Vibrant Learning in Middle School
Sept. 17 Standards Newsletter: Constitution Day
Sept. 10 Standards Newsletter: Resource Spotlight! Support HQIR Implementation with Intellectual Preparation
Sept. 3 Standards Newsletter: Applications Sought for Mathematics Standards and Assessment Review Committees

October 2025

Oct. 22 Standards Newsletter: Revised Health Education and Physical Education Standards adopted into law
Oct. 15 Standards Newsletter: District Spotlight Jefferson County Public Schools
Oct. 8 Standards Newsletter: District Spotlight Jefferson County Public Schools
Oct. 1 Standards Newsletter: Chelsey Tingle as the new Director of Mathematics Education

August 2025

Aug. 27 Standards Newsletter: OTL Spotlight: Dr. Michael Carr
Aug. 20 Standards Newsletter: OTL Spotlight: Oldham County
Aug. 13 Standards Newsletter: OTL Spotlight: Will Spalding
Aug. 6 Standards Newsletter: Introducing the NEW KY Learning Hub

July 2025

July 16 Standards Newsletter: Instructional Coach Edition

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