HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) presented 13 awards for best practices to schools and districts during the 2025 Continuous Improvement Summit at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, and some schools from western Kentucky were recognized.
According to the KDE, the local western Kentucky schools who were recognized were:
- Owensboro High School
- Owensboro Independent
- Teaching Multilingual Learners in the General Content Classroom with an Asset-Based Approach
- Owensboro Independent
- Owensboro Public Schools
- Developing a Successful System Using the Curriculum Implementation Framework
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher says, “I continue to be inspired by the dedication of our educators and the innovative approaches they bring to Kentucky classrooms. This year’s winners demonstrate how best practices can spark curiosity and create opportunities for our students.”
Officials say the summit allowed attendees to invest in their growth as a leader and a teacher and offered strategies to make a difference in their work and in their students’ experiences. KDE Associate Commissioner Kelly Foster presented each Best Practice winner with a $500 check to be used for school improvement…