Kentucky Opened Nominations for Math Instruction Award
Public schools and districts that excel in math instruction can now be nominated for this state-level honor.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The Kentucky Board of Education has officially opened the nomination period for the 2026 Kevin C. Brown Strategic Priority Award. This honor recognizes public schools and districts across the state that demonstrate a commitment to excellence in mathematics instruction.
Why it matters
The award highlights effective math education strategies that impact the quality of learning for Kentucky’s 650,000 public school students. It reinforces the importance of evidence-based practices in the classroom as defined by state law.
Eligible schools must show compliance with KRS 158.8402 and provide evidence of Numeracy Counts Act implementation. The nomination window remains open until October 30, 2026.
The players
Kentucky Board of Education
The state agency responsible for overseeing public school policies and educational standards across Kentucky.
Kevin C. Brown
A veteran educator who served the Kentucky Department of Education from 2004 to 2018 and as interim commissioner from 2019 to 2020.
The details
To qualify, nominees must demonstrate community mathematics partnerships alongside their evidence-based instructional practices. The nomination process requires an online form submission detailing how the school or district meets these specific state benchmarks. A successful application must document how these efforts directly translate into improved student outcomes in mathematics.
Timeline
The nomination period closes on October 30, 2026.
The Kentucky Board of Education will present the award at its meeting in February 2027.
The Home Front
This award aligns with the implementation of the Numeracy Counts Act to elevate math proficiency across the state. It reflects a broader shift toward formalizing, measuring, and rewarding evidence-based instructional standards within Kentucky's public school system.
Families can check if their local school or district meets the state's evidence-based math benchmarks to see if they might be a candidate for nomination. Consider discussing your child's math curriculum with teachers to understand how the school implements these state-supported instructional practices.
The takeaway
This award shines a spotlight on schools that go above and beyond in teaching critical mathematics skills. Parents can review their school district's public report cards to see how math performance compares to state benchmarks.
Further reading
Learn more about the standards impacting your student's classroom in Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kentucky Teacher.
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