Fayette teacher criticizes critical race theory, culturally responsive training
Delvin Azofeifa, Fayette County high school teacher, speaks during a legislative meeting on critical race theory, saying “grievance organizations” make “Black people believe we’re victims.” … Click to Continue »
Video: What is critical race theory?
Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass on Tuesday explained critical race theory during a legislative hearing. What is Critical Race Theory? Is critical race theory taught in Kentucky schools? Glass told … Click to Continue »
Black Fayette teacher supports critical race theory ban. KY education chief disagrees
In an impassioned speech during a legislative hearing, a Black Fayette County high school teacher on Tuesday sided with lawmakers trying to ban the controversial critical race theory in Kentucky … Click to Continue »
What is Critical Race Theory?
Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass explains the teaching of Critical Race Theory in classes. … Click to Continue »
‘I’m a living example of beating the odds.’ New Mercer Co. Schools superintendent
Jason Booher, who began his job as Mercer County Schools superintendent July 1, 2021, is a survivor of the 1988 Carrollton bus crash. Booher says he wants to give back to students the support his coaches and teaches gave to him. … Click to Contin…
Fayette district plans vaccination ‘blitz’ for students before school starts.
As of last week, only 18 percent of 12-to 17- year olds in Lexington were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Kraig Humbaugh, Commissioner of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, told Fayette … Click to Continue »
Privacy vs. public health. KY bill would ban businesses, schools from requiring vaccines
A Northern Kentucky Republican lawmaker has prefiled a bill for the 2022 General Assembly that would prohibit government employers, private businesses and postsecondary schools from requiring immunizations. The bill also … Click to Continue »
Missing Milestones: An in-person end to the weirdest high school senior year ever
In a stuffy, humid hallway at Frankfort High School, Macy Dungan, 17, dabbed sweat from her forehead, untangled the graduation cords draped over her neck and straightened her cap. In … Click to Continue »
Missing milestones: ‘It’s been a good but different year’
After beginning the school year with virtual learning and then shifting to in-person classes in the winter, Macy Dungan and her classmates celebrated their graduation from Frankfort High School with an outdoor commencement ceremony. … Click to Co…
Court hearing raises question of when new KY school choice law will be implemented
A controversial new state law takes effect June 29 designed to give families more options in deciding where to send their children to school, but it is not clear when … Click to Continue »
KY education agency investigation finds irregularity in Fayette school council election
Before Ronda Runyon retired as principal of Morton Middle School, she and other school administrators were “too involved” in school council teacher elections, a recent state investigation found. The finding … Click to Continue »
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