Kentucky Schools Recognized as Spotlight Schools for Excellence

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The Kentucky Department of Education has honored 11 schools as Spotlight Schools for their outstanding academic achievements and innovative practices. The recognized schools will serve as models for others in the state, sharing successful strategies to enhance student success. Under the leadership of KDE Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, these institutions will foster collaboration and continuous learning, aiming to advance educational practices across Kentucky. They encourage other schools to explore resources available on the KDE’s website to close achievement gaps and promote academic excellence.

Frankfort, Kentucky – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has recognized 11 schools throughout the state as Spotlight Schools for their exceptional academic achievements, innovative practices, and strong commitment to student success.

The selected 2025 Spotlight Schools are:

• Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent)
• Cold Hill Elementary School (Laurel County)
• Dawson Springs Jr./Sr. High School (Dawson Springs Independent)
• duPont Manual High School (Jefferson County)
• Farmington Elementary School (Graves County)
• Farristown Middle School (Madison County)
• Graham Brown School (Jefferson County)
• McKee Elementary (Jackson County)
• Pikeville High School (Pikeville Independent)
• South Warren Middle School (Warren County)
• B. Muncy Elementary School (Leslie County)

These schools have been recognized for demonstrating exemplary leadership, employing effective teaching strategies, and showing a dedication to continuous improvement. As Spotlight Schools, they will serve as models for other schools in Kentucky, sharing their successful practices to raise student achievement throughout the state.

KDE Commissioner Robbie Fletcher emphasized the significance of these recognitions, highlighting the need to showcase the excellent work being done in classrooms across Kentucky. Each Spotlight School has created a story card outlining their journey, which includes insights into their strategies, initiatives, and lessons learned. These story cards will be valuable tools for educators and leaders looking to enhance practices in their own institutions.

Schools statewide have been encouraged to explore the Spotlight Schools webpage, where they can access these story cards. The aim is to provide inspiration and guidance on effectively closing achievement gaps and fostering academic success.

Angie Alexander, the principal of Farristown Middle School, expressed gratitude for the recognition. She noted that being named a Spotlight School encourages collaboration and promotes continuous learning among educators.

Moving forward, the KDE, under Commissioner Fletcher’s leadership, is eager to work collaboratively with the Spotlight Schools to advance educational practices across Kentucky. The initiative represents a broader effort to enhance educational outcomes, providing a framework for schools to adopt effective strategies that promote student achievement.

For more information regarding the Spotlight Schools and their story cards, interested parties can visit the KDE’s official website at www.education.ky.gov.

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• Tri-State Homepage: KDE Recognizes Dawson Springs School
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• On3: Jasper Johnson Prepares for Kentucky Spotlight
• Google Search: Kentucky education Spotlight Schools
• Kentucky.com: Spotlight on Education
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Education Achievement Kentucky
• PMG Kentucky: Hillview Academy Featured in Spotlight
• Google News: Kentucky Spotlight Schools