Kentucky United We Learn Council

Creating Vibrant Learning Experiences Committee

Published: 9/16/2026 11:17 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Purpose: Support local communities to transform the student learning experience. Learn from what is happening in the field, especially related to: Deeper Learning, Project-Based Learning and Local Laboratories of Learning.​


Membership:
  • Work side-by-side with families, learners and community members;
  • Join the overall council and/or one of the standing committees;
  • Meet in person twice a year for two days to learn together and create new tools, resources and policies;​
  • Meet more frequently if on a standing committee;
  • Share standing committee learning with the statewide council and the commissioner of education; and
  • Agree to an annual commitment with the option for annual renewal.​​​​​

​​Vibrant Learning Experiences Definition

"Learning that matters to students."

As defined by House Bill 257 “Vibrant learning" means an educational experience that is:

1. Characterized by student agency and the application of knowledge and skills aligned with the academic standards established in KRS 158.6453;

2. Developed in partnership with students' families, local communities, and the local workforce; and

3. Demonstrated through personalized projects, outputs, experiences, or other produced results reflecting each individual student's academic and career interests.”


Meeting Information:

Due to restructuring the committee has not met separately from the Council since 2024​. Committee business is conducted through Council meetings.​​​​​​​​​​​

​Meeting Dates:​​

 January 16, 2024, September 18, 2023August 21, 2023

July 31, 2023​

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​​​​Karen Dodd
Office of the Commissioner of Education
Strategic Planning and Research
300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-2102 Ext. 4700
Fax (502) 564-7749