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College Financial Aid 2025

Going to college is expensive, but many opportunities are available for financial aid. Finding these resources and applying for them can be confusing. Host Kelsey Starks sits down with experts to help navigate the process.
Season 16 Episode 1 Length 57:12 Premiere: 10/13/24

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Education Matters, hosted by Kelsey Starks, is a one-hour public affairs program focused on education topics for parents, students and teachers.

Topics discussed this season include reading proficiency, writing skills, a new law that returns cursive instruction to the classroom and more.

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Season 16 Episodes

AI in the Classroom: Education Matters
S16 E6 Length 57:28 Premiere Date 04/06/26

Paths for Success: Education Matters
S16 E5 Length 56:38 Premiere Date 12/08/25

Paying for College 2026: Education Matters
S16 E4 Length 58:03 Premiere Date 10/13/25

The Science of Literacy: Education Matters
S16 E3 Length 57:03 Premiere Date 09/15/25

Resources for Families: Education Matters
S16 E2 Length 57:03 Premiere Date 08/18/25

College Financial Aid 2025
S16 E1 Length 57:12 Premiere Date 10/13/24

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Preventing the Summer Slide: Education Matters - S17 E3

Summer break for students means no school and no homework. For them, it's a time of relaxing and having fun. But unfortunately, it can lead to learning loss. Host Kelsey Starks and experts talk about the reality of the summer slide and what parents, teachers and students can do to help prevent it. A 2026 KET production.

  • Monday June 8, 2026 8:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday June 8, 2026 7:00 pm CT on KET
  • Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00 am ET on KETKY
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AI in the Classroom: Education Matters - S17 E2

Artificial Intelligence is becoming more common in day-to-day life. So how are schools and educators handling this new technology? Host Kelsey Starks talks with experts about using and teaching AI in the classroom. A 2026 KET production.

  • Tuesday June 16, 2026 7:00 am ET on KETKY
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Resources for AI in the Classroom: Education Matters

These resources were mentioned in or consulted for the “AI in the Classroom” episode of Education Matters, which premiered on KET on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Resources for Paths for Success: Education Matters

These resources were mentioned in or consulted for the “Paths for Success” episode of Education Matters, which premiered on KET on Monday, November 8, 2025.

Resources for Paying for College 2026: Education Matters

These resources were mentioned in or consulted for the “Paying for College 2026” episode of Education Matters, which premiered on KET on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Resources for The Science of Literacy: Education Matters

These resources were mentioned in or consulted for the “The Science of Literacy” episode of Education Matters, which premiered on KET on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Resources for Families: Education Matters

These resources were mentioned in or consulted for the “Families” episode of Education Matters, which premiered on KET on Monday, August 18, 2025.

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