
EDUCATION MATTERS

FCPS Officials Give Update on Budget Cuts
Fayette County Public School officials give briefing on efforts to balance budget.

Students and Future Teachers Learn Together at STEM Camp
University of Kentucky’s STEM camp gives students, aspiring teachers a chance to learn.

Teachers Learn New Tools to Manage Classroom Behavior
Conference introduces Kentucky educators to new mental health, relationship building tools.

First‑Gen College Hopefuls Get Early Start at WKU Camp
WKU hosts free camp giving first‑gen college‑bound teens a preview of campus life.

New Leadership Steps in at Fayette County Public Schools
Acting superintendent outlines plan to stabilize Fayette County schools after financial turmoil.

Northern Kentucky Breaks Ground on Major Education Project
Covington’s new biomedical center to bring major changes with law and medical schools.

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.















