Jan 8 Politics Here’s What’s On Tap For The 2019 Ky. Legislative Session Unlike last year’s legislative session, this is not an official “budget writing year,” so it'll be harder to pass bills that deal with money. By Ryland Barton Jan 8 Politics Here's What's On Tap For The 2019 Kentucky Legislative Session Ryland Barton
Dec 5 Education Ky. Education Department To Lobby For Charter Schools Funding Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis presented the priorities to the Ky. Board of Education Wednesday. The board voted unanimously to sign on to the agenda. By Ryland Barton Dec 5 Education Ky. Education Department To Lobby For Charter Schools Funding Ryland Barton
Jun 6 Politics Ky. Education Commissioner Lays Out Priorities For Charters, JCPS Takeover Wednesday was the first time Wayne Lewis appeared before the Kentucky Board of Education since he was hired as commissioner in late April. By Ryland Barton Jun 6 Politics Ky. Education Commissioner Lays Out Priorities For Charters, JCPS Takeover Ryland Barton
Apr 25 Education Would A State Takeover Of JCPS Clear The Path For Charter Schools? Bevin appointees now have full control of the 12-member board of education, which voted to select charter schools advocate Milton Seymour to chair the panel. By Ryland Barton Apr 25 Education Would A State Takeover Of JCPS Clear The Path For Charter Schools? Ryland Barton
Mar 28 Education Charter Schools May Be Coming To Kentucky, But Funding Is Still In Limbo The bill that lawmakers passed last year to fund charter schools expires in June. So in the final days of this year's session, legislators are trying for a long-term solution. By Roxanne Scott Mar 28 Education Charter Schools May Be Coming To Ky., But Funding Is Still In Limbo Roxanne Scott
Feb 13 Politics Charter Schools In Kentucky Could Be Delayed Last year, Kentucky became the 44th state to make charter schools legal. But the mechanism to pay for them expires June 30. By Adam Beam, Associated Press Feb 13 Politics Charter Schools In Kentucky Could Be Delayed Adam Beam, Associated Press
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
Jul 3 Education Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Still Waiting For Clarity On Charter School Regulations Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is still waiting for regulations from state officials regarding the authorization of charter schools. By Jacob Ryan Jul 3 Education Fischer Still Waiting For Clarity On Charter School Regulations Jacob Ryan
May 3 Education Heiner Outlines Vision For Kentucky Education Reform In Murray State Speech Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner delivered his remarks at Murray State University Tuesday evening. By Matt Markgraf May 3 Education Heiner Outlines Vision For Kentucky Education Reform In Murray State Speech Matt Markgraf
Mar 22 Education Governor Signs Kentucky Charter Schools Bill Into Law Kentucky is the 44th state in the country to allow charter schools, which will receive public funding and be exempt from most state regulations. By Ryland Barton Mar 22 Education Governor Signs Kentucky Charter Schools Bill Into Law Ryland Barton
Mar 16 Politics With Charters On Horizon, Mayor’s Ties To School Choice Emerge Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer stunned local school board leaders, who said they were caught off guard and unaware of his position on charters. By Jacob Ryan Mar 16 Politics With Charters On Horizon, Mayor's Ties To School Choice Emerge Jacob Ryan
Mar 15 Politics Kentucky Charter Schools Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk The Kentucky House has approved legislation authorizing charter schools in the state. The final vote was 53-43. By Ryland Barton Mar 15 Politics Kentucky Charter Schools Bill Headed To Governor's Desk Ryland Barton
Mar 15 Politics With Last Minute Changes, General Assembly Races To Pass Charter Schools Bill Legislators hope to pass a charter schools bill out of the legislature by the end of the day that would allow the organizations to open up across the state. By Ryland Barton Mar 15 Politics General Assembly Races To Pass Modified Charter Schools Bill Ryland Barton
Mar 14 Politics Charter Schools Bill To Be Heard Wednesday Morning, Ahead Of Deadline Lawmakers are advancing many bills in the last days of the session but a new version of the massive charter schools bill has still not reappeared. By Ryland Barton Mar 14 Politics Senate President: Lawmakers Still Negotiating Charter Schools Bill Ryland Barton
Mar 13 Education Pruitt Sets Town Halls Amid Potential Changes For Public Education The meetings come in the wake of controversial changes being pushed by the Republican-led state legislature for public education in Kentucky. By Jacob Ryan Mar 13 Education Pruitt Sets Town Halls Amid Potential Changes For Public Education Jacob Ryan