
EDUCATION MATTERS

School District Limits Classroom Screen Time for Students
Fleming County School District limiting student screen time on classroom devices.

Warren County Center Making An IMPACT on Learning
New IMPACT Center opens with five academies, 18 career pathways.

Stuff the Bus in Warren County
Warren County holds Stuff the Bus back-to-school event.

JCPS Prepares for New School Year
JCPS leaders discuss their priorities for the new school year.

State Seeing Brain Drain in Specialized Technical Graduates
Kentucky losing more specialized technical graduates than graduates in other fields.

Academies of Louisville Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Jefferson County Public Schools celebrates its academies that are getting students career-ready.

School Resource Officer Walks for School Supplies
School resources officer takes steps to get students the school supplies they need.

W.E.B. DuBois Academy Opens New $62 Million Campus
W.E.B. DuBois Academy celebrates new campus built for modern learning.

Kentucky Takes Next Step Toward Scholarship Tax Credits
State moves forward with federal scholarship tax credit program under HB 1.

Kentucky Community Encouraging Love of Books
Christian County’s new book trailer aims to spark a love of reading in kids.

Twenty Kentucky Teens Accepted into FBI Academy
The program teaches young people how the FBI operates in their community.

How UofL Plans to Become a Leadership Leader
How UofL is expanding entrepreneurship and leadership training through hands-on programs.

KSU Expands Youth Mentorship Program With $1M Award
Kentucky State University expands youth leadership program through $1M grant.

Pre-K Pilot Program Expands in Kentucky
Governor Beshear announces Pre-K pilot program is expanding to two more districts.

Webinar Series Takes Deep Dive Into Data Centers
University of Louisville’s data center webinars meant to educate public and open discussions.

Push for Less Screen Time Brings Pen, Paper Debate
Some educators push to bring pen and paper back to the Kentucky classrooms.

Upward Bound at MSU Turns 60
Upward Bound program at Morehead State University has been preparing students for college for years.

State Education Commissioner on Changes to School Assessments
State education commissioner updates panel on how department will assess school districts.

Teaching Model Uses Appalachian Culture to Inspire Learning
Eastern Kentucky schools see success with Appalachian-inspired teaching model.

Lee Specialty Clinic Patient Hopes Care Continues
Patient of Lee Specialty Clinic hope to return to clinic after funding announcement.

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.















