STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Students, parents and community members in Barren County have the chance to nominate an educator or group for statewide recognition.
The Kentucky Board of Education will be accepting nomination for the 2026 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education. It is given “to an individual or group…for outstanding leadership, commitment and service in promoting equity and opportunities to learn at high levels for all Kentucky students,” a Kentucky Department of Education press release stated.
Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 12, according to the department.
Eligible nominees should have successful effort in closing the socioeconomic and/or racial gaps, and efforts “significantly improving student learning, student achievement or other measured outcomes among students of color or economically disadvantaged students,” the department stated.