UK moves to close a Chinese cultural center, citing concerns over federal funding
The University of Kentucky will close its Confucius Institute, an on-campus Chinese language and cultural center, the school’s president said in an email to campus on Wednesday. Citing the possibility … Click to Continue »
Another 46 Fayette students and 2 staff members quarantined after 3 new COVID cases.
Another 46 Fayette students and two staff members have been quarantined as a result of three new positive COVID-19 cases on elementary school campuses, a district official said Monday. Spokeswoman … Click to Continue »
9 more Fayette students, another staff member quarantined; student tests COVID positive
Nine more Fayette County students and one more staff member were quarantined Friday night after a student at Booker T. Washington Elementary participating in on-campus learning this week tested positive … Click to Continue »
Three Fayette classes, other students and staff quarantined since in-person return Monday
At least three entire Fayette school classes, as well as other students and staff, have been quarantined since students in kindergarten through second grade returned Monday to in-person learning for … Click to Continue »
Gov. Beshear makes recommendation on in-person education
Gov. Beshear orders recommendation on school districts to offer, expand some form of in-person instruction beginning March 1st or 7 days after all personnel receive second vaccination dose. … Click to Continue »
KY kids must take statewide tests despite school shutdown, but exams will be shorter
Kentucky students will take a shortened version of statewide K-12 tests this spring, a decision following the U.S. Department of Education’s requiring tests in the 2020-2021 school year although many … Click to Continue »
UK breaks ground on new building in Coldstream Research Campus
University of Kentucky hosts a groundbreaking on a new building for the Coldstream Research Campus to house ‘early stage, high-tech companies.’ … Click to Continue »
$15 million building at UK’s Coldstream to provide lab space for high-tech businesses
A collection of local leaders and business owners broke ground on Tuesday for a $15 million research building that is planned to attract and provide lab space to early stage … Click to Continue »
COVID made bus-driver shortage worse, delaying in-person return. What will fix it?
To get more Fayette County students back to in person learning, the school district in Lexington will encourage current district employees who work in other areas to train as school … Click to Continue »
Veteran died before he could raise flag to honor Iwo Jima heroes. UK students did it for him.
Throughout much of his late life, Elwood “Woody” Hughes wanted to honor the sacrifices of U.S. troops during the historic Battle of Iwo Jima. To commemorate the 76th anniversary of … Click to Continue »
FCPS welcomes K-2 students for in-person school
Kindergarten to second grade students returned to classrooms at Veterans Park Elementary School in Lexington on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. It was the first day of in-person classes this school year for K-2 students at Fayette County Public Schools. ……
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