Jacob Elementary School took home three of 13 awards presented at the 2025 Continuous Improvement Summit for innovative best practices that improve student learning.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) honored schools and districts across the state this week in Lexington.
Jacob Elementary was recognized for:
MTSS: Real Talk on Real Support
Healing, Learning, Leading: Rebuilding Jacob's School Culture with Neuroscience
Solving for Success: A Systematic Approach to Tiered Math Interventions
Each winning practice was selected for its measurable impact on student success and ability to serve as a model for other schools across Kentucky. Award recipients received a $500 check to support continued school improvement efforts.
“We are incredibly proud of the team at Jacob Elementary for being recognized at the Continuous Improvement Summit. These awards reflect the school’s deep commitment to student growth, innovation and a culture of continuous learning,” said JCPS Enhanced Support Zone Assistant Superintendent Nate Meyer. “The practices they’ve developed are not only making a measurable impact for their students but also serving as a powerful example for schools across the state. This recognition is well deserved.”
The summit provided teachers and school leaders from across the state with strategies to strengthen their work and enhance student experiences.
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher praised this year’s honorees in a news release, saying, “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.” said Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher.
In 2013, KDE launched the Best Practices and Sustainability website, which was designed to serve as a clearinghouse to promote practices that motivate, engage and provide measurable results in student learning, achievement and school/district processes.
The website supports teachers, administrators, district personnel and any other education advocates seeking strategies that have been proven successful in a variety of settings.
See the full list of those recognized for best practices at the 2025 Continuous Improvement Summit.
Photo credit: Kentucky Department of Education