This page is maintained by the Strategic Planning and Research (SPR) Team in the Office of the Commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Education. The Strategic Planning and Research Team collects, analyzes, and reports data to develop high-quality research that drives strategic decisions and supports KDE initiatives to make the greatest impact on our children and our future.

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Image of the You Belong Poster with the Series text included: The inaugural series explores one of Kentucky's most pressing educational challenges—chronic absenteeism. Through research, data, and real-world examples, the series examines how attendance has changed since the pandemic, the factors driving chronic absenteeism, and the statewide efforts, partnerships, and policy changes helping schools reconnect students and improve attendance outcomes. Also includes the banner Blog Series #1 and Chronic Absenteeism in Kentucky
Blog Series #2 Teacher Well-Being in Kentucky This series examines teacher well-being in Kentucky, with a focus on the factors shaping educator retention and attrition across the Commonwealth. Drawing on Kentucky-specific data, national research and emerging findings from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the series explores workload, compensation, school climate, leadership, teacher voice and other conditions that influence teachers’ experiences and decisions to stay in the profession.
Introducing the KY Strategic Dashboard

By |September 29, 2021|Categories: Research Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In Spring 2021 the Kentucky Board of Education charged Commissioner Jason E. Glass with setting ambitious goals to advance student learning across the Commonwealth. So, in coordination with the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE), the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) established the following five goals: Build positive working relationships and obtain feedback from education policymakers, [...]

Learning With KY Data

By |September 27, 2021|Categories: Research Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Welcome to Learning with KY Data! At the Kentucky Department of Education, we have a team of individuals dedicated to using data to support the creation and ongoing implementation of the Commissioner's strategic plan. This presents a unique opportunity to serve students by anchoring discussions and decision-making in data. Although many agencies are rising to [...]

The Efficacy of AP Courses in Kentucky Public Schools

By |February 13, 2021|Categories: Research Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In 2021, the Office of Teaching and Learning at the Kentucky Department of Education sought answers to two questions:   Access: Who has access to advanced placement course offerings? Efficacy: Do advanced placement courses lead to differences in student outcomes?    In a prior post, we analyzed question 1 and found that access to advanced [...]