Dec 11 Education Judge: Beshear’s Board Of Education Can Meet The only items on the agenda pertain to the employment of current Commissioner of Education Wayne Lewis. By Erica Peterson Dec 11 Education Judge: Beshear's Board Of Education Can Meet Erica Peterson
Oct 4 Politics State Board Of Education Proposes Regulations For Charter Schools Organizations that want to become charter schools will likely be able to submit applications starting in February 2018. By Ryland Barton Oct 4 Politics State Board Of Education Proposes Regulations For Charter Schools Ryland Barton
Dec 7 Education Kentucky Board Of Education Approves Charter School Guidelines The state board approved a list of principles to guide policymakers if the legislature passes a bill clearing the way for charter schools in the state. By Ryland Barton Dec 7 Education Kentucky Board Of Education Approves Charter School Guidelines Ryland Barton
Nov 27 Education State Board of Education To Examine Charter Schools Charters have been a point of contention in the state for years. Kentucky is one of seven states currently without legislation allowing charter schools. By Jacob Ryan Nov 27 Education State Board of Education To Examine Charter Schools Jacob Ryan
Nov 8 Education Chris Kolb Beats School Board Chairman David Jones Jr. Kolb will represent District 2 on the school board, which includes the Clifton, Crescent Hill and Highlands neighborhoods. By Jacob Ryan Nov 8 Education Kolb Beats School Board Chairman Jones Jacob Ryan
Nov 7 Education School Board Chair Faces Challenge On Election Day A pair of candidates in District 2 are getting a broad collection of endorsements in a race that may upend the board's chair. By Jacob Ryan Nov 7 Education School Board Chair Faces Challenge On Election Day Jacob Ryan
May 3 Education What’s Driving Teachers’ Protests Of JCPS In Louisville This Week This week, teachers at more than 100 Jefferson County Public Schools are turning out for morning "walk-in" protests. Here's why. By Jacob Ryan May 3 Education What's Driving Teachers' Protests Of JCPS This Week Jacob Ryan
Jul 31 Local News First Day of School For New JCPS Superintendent The new superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools will begin work on Monday. Donna Hargens will replace interim superintendent Dr. Freda Merriweather. Hargens will visit Ballard High School where she will meet the districts 300 new teachers and participate in the yearly induction. The rest of the day will be spent with JCPS staff to […] By Devin Katayama Jul 31 Local News First Day of School For New JCPS Superintendent Devin Katayama
Apr 11 Local News Board of Education May Vote on CATS Replacement Wednesday The Kentucky Board of Education is expected to approve changes to school assessments this week. The board has been focused on meeting the fall deadline to implement Senate Bill One, which passed the General Assembly in 2009. The legislation changes school assessment guidelines, and requires many rules and regulations to be updated. That task has […] By Gabe Bullard Apr 11 Local News Board of Education May Vote on CATS Replacement Wednesday Gabe Bullard
Mar 7 Politics Experience With Under-Performing Schools, Commitment to Student Assignment Among Criteria for Next JCPS Superintendent The school board met with the McPherson and Jacobson search firm Monday and established a set of criteria for the next leader. The list includes a commitment to student assignment and experience with urban schools and underperforming schools. By Gabe Bullard Mar 7 Politics Experience With Under-Performing Schools, Commitment to Student Assignment Among Criteria for Next JCPS Superintendent Gabe Bullard
Feb 3 Local News Board Of Education Reviewing Bills, Preparing Regulation Changes The board met this week to discuss the 2009 Senate Bill One. The law takes effect in the fall and it changes testing and evaluation standards for schools. Spokesperson Lisa Gross says the board must rewrite many statutes and regulations to reflect the changes. By Gabe Bullard Feb 3 Local News Board Of Education Reviewing Bills, Preparing Regulation Changes Gabe Bullard
Dec 14 Local News School Board Likely To Consult Fischer On Superintendent Search The Jefferson County School Board will likely call on Mayor-elect Greg Fischer for advice as it searches for a new superintendent for Jefferson County Public Schools. In a meeting this week, the board gave its approval to ask search consultants to submit proposals to help the board with the selection process. By Gabe Bullard Dec 14 Local News School Board Likely To Consult Fischer On Superintendent Search Gabe Bullard
Dec 5 Local News Board Of Education To Prepare For SB1 At Meeting The Kentucky Board of Education will meet in Frankfort Tuesday and Wednesday. Much of the board's time will be spent preparing to implement Senate Bill One, which passed last year. By Gabe Bullard Dec 5 Local News Board Of Education To Prepare For SB1 At Meeting Gabe Bullard
Nov 23 Local News Abramson, Fischer Pledge To Stay Out Of Superintendent Search Neither Mayor Jerry Abramson nor Mayor-elect Greg Fischer has any plans to try to influence the Jefferson County Board of Education's search for a new superintendent of public schools. Fischer and Abramson say they will respect the elected board's autonomy. By Gabe Bullard Nov 23 Local News Abramson, Fischer Pledge To Stay Out Of Superintendent Search Gabe Bullard
Oct 4 Local News School Board Candidates Discuss Mayor’s Race, Charter Schools Six candidates for two contested seats on the Jefferson County Board of Education met for a debate Monday night. Among the questions asked of the candidates was how they would work with the next mayor. By Gabe Bullard Oct 4 Local News School Board Candidates Discuss Mayor’s Race, Charter Schools Gabe Bullard