Teacher protests not enough to stop bill limiting KEA’s power over retirement system
A raucous crowd of Kentucky teachers who skipped school to show their disdain for a bill that would alter how members of the Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees are … Click to Continue »
They’re back! Teachers descend on Capitol to protest bill that reworks pension board.
A line of several hundred people snaked outside the Capitol Annex Thursday, as educators descended upon Frankfort Thursday to protest a bill that would restructure the board that oversees the … Click to Continue »
Guns, threats and killings in Kentucky schools prompted this bill. Is it enough?
A comprehensive Kentucky school safety bill that lawmakers called a top priority has passed both chambers with Wednesday’s vote from the state House of Representatives. Senate Bill 1 won’t be … Click to Continue »
Lexington’s newest elementary school to be named for slain firefighter
Lexington’s public newest elementary school on Athens-Boonesboro Road will be named after Lexington’s first black female firefighter, who died in the line of duty. The school will be named after … Click to Continue »
‘We are hurting.’ Student deaths prompt mental health task force at UK.
University of Kentucky students aren’t more depressed or anxious than students around the country. The upticks in mental health issues can be found on college campuses all over the country. … Click to Continue »
Should ‘In God We Trust’ be displayed in Kentucky schools? These lawmakers say yes.
Despite opposition from some members, the House Education Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would require public schools to display the national motto, “In God We Trust,” in a … Click to Continue »
Kentucky plans to give away another historic site, this time to EKU
The Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents is expected to vote Friday on taking ownership of Madison County’s White Hall State Historic Site from the state. The move is part … Click to Continue »
A new $12 million school scheduled to open last fall is sitting empty. Here’s why.
A new $12 million school in Floyd County that was supposed to open by last October is sitting empty because of a lack of water pressure. The water pressure at … Click to Continue »
‘Abhorrent behavior.’ Fayette County Schools officials investigating social media posts.
Fayette County Public Schools officials on Thursday denounced a social media post containing the N-word and appearing to threaten a Tates Creek High School student, saying the “despicable act” would … Click to Continue »
Kentucky universities, colleges could opt out of troubled pension system under bill
Kentucky’s regional universities and community college system could opt out of the state’s troubled pension system under a new legislative proposal, but it could be a very expensive proposition for … Click to Continue »
Should Kentucky’s struggling third graders be held back? Some educators urge caution.
A bill that would require students to spend an additional year in third grade if they are behind in reading and math is a priority for top Kentucky education officials, … Click to Continue »
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