
EDUCATION MATTERS

Summer Career Camps Help Teens Explore Future Paths
Kentucky high school students learn about career opportunities during the summer.

More Than 1,000 Educators Take Part in Literacy Conference
State educators gather at Read to Succeed Conference to strengthen student literacy.

NKU Seeks Additional Funds for Dual Credit Program
NKU is asking state lawmakers for more money for a dual credit program.

Report Shows Gains in Literacy Rates in Kentucky
Lawmakers hear about study linking state’s literacy gains to Read to Succeed Act.

Education Leader Shares the ‘Secret Recipe for Success’
Part two of Renee Shaw’s conversation with author, education leader Anton Reece.

Ketucky Education Leader on the “Secret Recipe for Success”
Anton Reece shares what traits he thinks makes a good leader in his new book.

KCTCS President on Meeting Workforce Demands
Renee Shaw talks with KCTCS President Ryan Quarles about how colleges are meeting workforce demands.

Getting Students with Disabilities Job-Ready
Program gives students with developmental and intellectual disabilities job-ready skills.

Kentucky Gets High Marks for Student Academic Recovery
Kentucky’s getting national recognition for getting students back on track in reading and math.

Program Celebrates 50 Years of Youth Theatre Education
Walden Conservatory celebrates 50 years and national recognition for helping students.

FCPS to Ask for $110 Million Loan
District officials say loan is needed to pay staff.

WKU Student Wins Pulitzer Prize
Western Kentucky University photojournalism major wins Pulitzer Prize.

Program Inspiring New Generation of Teachers
Some seniors received conditional job offers from Jefferson County Public Schools.

Kentucky Literacy Training Boosts Student Reading Gains
Report shows Kentucky’s LETRS reading training is driving notable improvements in literacy.

Postsecondary Education More Likely with Dual Credit
Report: Students taking dual credits more likely to pursue postsecondary education.

KCTCS and NKU Announce New Partnership
Partnership to provide students with clear pathway to the four-year institution.

Kentucky’s Innovation Campus
WKU’s Innovation Campus is one of six state innovation hubs for tech startups.

School Using Trading Cards to Instill Love of Reading
How trading cards are helping Bowling Green students find joy in reading.

Senate Priority Education Bills on Track to Becoming Law
Plan to overhaul the Jefferson County School Board gets final approval.

JCPS Program Keeping Kids Engaged in Reading
Student learned new skills over spring break including how to play chess and soccer.

EKU Tops Ranking of Military-Friendly Universities
Eastern Kentucky University earns national recognition as a military-friendly university.

UK Researchers Target Gaps in Child Trafficking Prevention
UK researchers launch program to address key gaps in child sex‑trafficking prevention.

Colleges Struggle With Big‑Money Deals in Recruiting
Universities weigh big‑money recruiting deals as NIL era spurs debate on reform.

Students Get Their Day in Court
High school students in pre-law program participate in mock trial.

Kentucky Students Assist NASA on Historic Artemis II Mission
Morehead State University providing support for NASA’s Artemis II mission.















