Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about K-12 education with Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., Kentucky Department of Education; Maddie Shepard, president of the Jefferson County Teachers Association; Mike Harmon, state outreach director for the Commonwealth Policy Center; Rhonda Caldwell, Ed.D., chief executive officer at Kentucky Association of School Administrators; and Richard Innes, education analyst with the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions.
Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about public education legislation with State Sen. Stephen West (R-Paris) and State Sen. Reginald Thomas (D-Lexington), both who serve on the Senate Education Committee; and State Rep. Scott Lewis (R-Hartford) and State Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville), both who serve on the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg looks back on 2025 and details his plans for 2026, including how he plans to engage young people to reduce gun violence. JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood discusses budget issues, potential school closures and goals for Kentucky's largest school district.
Renee Shaw leads a discussion on K-12 education, including the charter school funding case before the Kentucky Supreme Court and $718 million new funding request from public education advocates.
Experts discuss academic standards and educate parents about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 plans and various programs for students with special needs. They also outline resources available for families. A 2025 KET production.
Renee Shaw and guests discuss K-12 education. Guests: Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D​., commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education; State Representative James Tipton (R-Taylorsville), chair of the House Education Committee; State Representative Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville), special education teacher at Jefferson County Public Schools and a member of the House Education Committee; and Rhonda Caldwell, Ed.D., executive director of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators.
Renee Shaw and guests discuss the flooding in eastern Kentucky and its impact on schools in the area. Scheduled guests: Commissioner Jason Glass, Kentucky Department of Education; Jonathan Jett, Superintendent of Perry County Schools; Phillip Watts, Superintendent of Breathitt County Schools; Wallace Caleb Bates, Kentucky Department of Education Communications and an eastern Kentucky resident; Anna Shepherd, Superintendent of Floyd County Schools (pre-taped); Denise Yonts, Superintendent of Letcher County Schools (pre-taped); and Chad Bates, Family Resource and Youth Service Center worker at Letcher County Schools (pre-taped).
Kelly Knight Craft, former ambassador to the United Nations, enters Kentucky's governor's race; Secretary of State Michael Adams criticizes some Republicans for their constant claims of vote fraud; remembering former UK football coach Guy Morriss; and an inspiring colorblind painter from Morehead.
Renee Shaw and guests discuss school safety. Guests: Commissioner Jason Glass, Ky. Dept. of Education; State Sen. Majority Whip Mike Wilson (R-Bowling Green); State Rep. Attica Scott (D-Louisville); Chief Martin Schafer, Fayette Co. Public Schools Police Dept.; Dedeeh Newbern, Chief of Student Support, Fayette Co. Public Schools; and Chief Chris Barrier, Montgomery Co. School District Police Dept.
Kentucky educators share their classroom experiences since the COVID-19 outbreak and how they're addressing mental health concerns among their peers and students. Renee Shaw hosts.