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Paying for College 2026: Education Matters

Paying for college can be an overwhelming task for many, but there are multiple opportunities and avenues 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 17 Episode 1 Length 58:03 Premiere: 10/13/25

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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 17 Episodes

Paths for Success: Education Matters
S17 E2 Length 56:38 Premiere Date 12/08/25

Paying for College 2026: Education Matters
S17 E1 Length 58:03 Premiere Date 10/13/25

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Paths for Success: Education Matters - S16 E4

The program helps students and parents learn how advanced placement, dual credit and other high school pathways can prepare students for college and careers. Host Kelsey Starks discusses these options with a panel of education experts. A 2025 KET production.

  • Sunday March 22, 2026 2:00 pm ET on KET
  • Sunday March 22, 2026 1:00 pm CT on KET
  • Monday March 23, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KETKY
  • Monday March 23, 2026 11:00 am CT on KETKY
  • Thursday March 26, 2026 4:30 am ET on KET
  • Thursday March 26, 2026 3:30 am CT on KET
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The Science of Literacy: Education Matters - S16 E3

  • Saturday February 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday February 21, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKY
  • Saturday February 21, 2026 10:00 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday February 21, 2026 9:00 am CT on KETKY
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  • Friday February 20, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KETKY
  • Friday February 20, 2026 11:00 am CT on KETKY
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  • Tuesday February 17, 2026 6:00 pm ET on KETKY
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  • Tuesday February 17, 2026 7:00 am ET on KETKY
  • Tuesday February 17, 2026 6:00 am CT on KETKY
  • Sunday February 15, 2026 2:00 pm ET on KET
  • Sunday February 15, 2026 1:00 pm CT on KET

Resources for Families: Education Matters - S16 E2

  • Sunday January 25, 2026 2:00 pm ET on KET
  • Sunday January 25, 2026 1:00 pm CT on KET
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Resources

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 “Resources for Families” episode of Education Matters, which premiered on KET on Monday, August 18, 2025.

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