Jul 13 Education Dates Set For Hearings On JCPS Takeover Appeal The Kentucky Board of Education hearings begin September 10 and will be spread over 12 days in September, October and November in Frankfort. By Rick Howlett Jul 13 Education Dates Set For Hearings On JCPS Takeover Appeal Rick Howlett
Jul 9 Education Kids First: Teachers Put Immigration Politics Aside To Focus On Migrant Students Some Ohio Valley teachers have set aside the divisive politics of immigration to focus on the needs of immigrant children first. By Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource Jul 9 Education Teachers Put Immigration Politics Aside To Focus On Migrant Students Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 29 Education Education Secretary DeVos, Gov. Bevin Tour SkillsUSA Conference In Louisville The SkillsUSA conference is a showcase of skilled trades and technical education, and features contests in fields such as plumbing, masonry and carpentry. By Roxanne Scott Jun 29 Education Education Secretary DeVos, Gov. Bevin Tour Conference In Louisville Roxanne Scott
Jun 28 Education Interim Education Commissioner Says JCPS Takeover Would Be ‘Costly’ Interim Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis told a legislative panel that he couldn’t discuss specific costs of the potential takeover until the state board of education approves it. By Ryland Barton Jun 28 Education Interim Education Commissioner Says JCPS Takeover Would Be 'Costly' Ryland Barton
Jun 27 Education JCTA President: Janus Ruling Won’t Directly Affect Kentucky Teachers Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling affects government workers, including those in law enforcement, and teachers in states that allow so-called “fair share fees.” By Roxanne Scott Jun 27 Education JCTA President: Janus Ruling Won't Directly Affect Kentucky Teachers Roxanne Scott
Jun 18 Education Report: Kentucky’s College Degree Attainment Rate Is ‘Low Across The Board’ The report analyzed data of black, Latino and white adults between the ages of 25-64 who have completed an associate degree or higher. By Roxanne Scott Jun 18 Education Report: Kentucky's College Degree Attainment Rate Is 'Low Across The Board' Roxanne Scott
Jun 17 Education New Report Says Many Kentucky Pell Grant Recipients Fail To Graduate The report by Third Way, a center-left think tank, looked at the 2010 cohort of first-time, full-time students attending four-year institutions. By Roxanne Scott Jun 17 Education New Report Says Many Kentucky Pell Grant Recipients Fail To Graduate Roxanne Scott
Jun 13 Education At Louisville Forum, Ky. Education Commissioner Talks Priorities, JCPS Takeover Interim Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis' priorities include getting high school graduates ready for college and work, and closing the state’s achievement gaps. By Roxanne Scott Jun 13 Education At Louisville Forum, Ky. Education Commissioner Talks JCPS Takeover Roxanne Scott
Jun 12 Education How JCPS Teacher Diversity Affects Students Beyond The Classroom In Jefferson County Public Schools, 84 percent of the more than 6,000 teachers in the district are white, while students of color make up more than half of the district. By Roxanne Scott Jun 12 Education How JCPS Teacher Diversity Affects Students Beyond The Classroom Roxanne Scott
Jun 1 Education LISTEN: Western High School Students Look Ahead To College More than 6,000 students will be graduating high school from JCPS this week. We spoke to three students in Western's Early College Program about their struggles and next steps. By Roxanne Scott Jun 1 Education LISTEN: Western High School Students Look Ahead To College Roxanne Scott
May 31 Education JCPS To Streamline Early Childhood Programs; Relinquish Federal Funding Amid concerns that the district could lose its federal Head Start funding, the Jefferson County Board of Education will relinquish the $15 million grant for the 2018-2019 school year. By Roxanne Scott May 31 Education JCPS To Streamline Early Childhood Programs; Relinquish Federal Funds Roxanne Scott
May 30 Education Atherton, Other JCPS Schools Stage Walk-Ins To Protest State Takeover JCPS teachers, students and parents gathered early Wednesday morning for walk-ins to protest a possible state takeover of the school district. By Emma Collins May 30 Education Atherton, Other JCPS Schools Stage Walk-Ins To Protest State Takeover Emma Collins
May 29 Education UPDATED: Jefferson County School Board Will Appeal Call For State Takeover The decision came during an executive session Tuesday afternoon, a day before the deadline to appeal. By Roxanne Scott May 29 Education UPDATED: JCPS Board Will Appeal Call For State Takeover Roxanne Scott
May 29 Education JCPS Board To Meet Tuesday Ahead Of Takeover Appeal Deadline The board has until Wednesday to decide if it will appeal the state education department’s recommendation for a takeover of the district. By Roxanne Scott May 29 Education JCPS Board To Meet Tuesday Ahead Of Takeover Appeal Deadline Roxanne Scott