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KDE highlights AdvanceKY expansion, new Futuriti student tool and pending education legislation
Summary
KDE staff told the board AdvanceKY will expand under the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act (2024), doubling schools served and adding mentoring and professional development; KDE also previewed Futuriti, a new college/career information tool, and outlined legislative priorities including teacher misconduct and NTI policy.
KDE staff on Feb. 5 told the Kentucky Board of Education that several statewide initiatives and legislative items are poised to shape the coming school year.
AdvanceKY presenters including Executive Director Anthony Mires and KDE leaders said the program—funded through a combination of federal, state and foundation sources—aims to improve student outcomes in mathematics. They noted the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act (2024) will enable AdvanceKY to double the number of schools served and expand professional development and a teacher mentoring program. Presenters also highlighted the statewide launch of AP Precalculus for 2023–24 as part of broader college-readiness efforts.
KDE Communications Director Jennifer Ginn, Jessica Fletcher of the Kentucky Center for Statistics, and Amanda Ellis of the Council on Postsecondary Education presented Futuriti, a new website designed to aggregate careers, education pathways and financial-aid information to help students explore college and career options. Presenters described the development process and said the tool aligns with KBE goals to improve access to postsecondary information.
Separately, KDE Director of Government Relations Brian Perry, Ph.D., briefed the board on the current legislative session, highlighting bills under consideration that could affect K–12 education, including measures addressing teacher misconduct, efforts to reduce administrative 'red tape,' and discussion of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day policies.
Board members heard the programmatic and policy updates but did not take formal votes on funding or statutory language during this session.
