Mar 29 Kentucky Politics Charter schools funding bill passes Ky. legislature The legislature has passed a bill funding charter schools, requiring schools to be set up in Louisville and northern Kentucky By Ryan Van Velzer Mar 29 Kentucky Politics Bill funding charter schools passes Ky. legislature Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 22 Education Ky. House of Representatives passes charter school funding bill By the slimmest of margins, the Kentucky state House passed a bill that would fund charter schools, and allow them to get off the ground. By Jess Clark Mar 22 Education Ky. House of Representatives passes charter school funding bill Jess Clark
Mar 2 Education New House bill would fund charter schools in Kentucky Charter schools have been legal in Kentucky since 2017, but the state doesn’t have any because they aren't funded. This bill would change that. By Jess Clark Mar 2 Education New House bill would fund charter schools in Kentucky Jess Clark
May 13 Education Kentucky Primary 2019: When It Comes To School Choice, Bevin Stands Alone All of Bevin's potential opponents — both Republicans and Democrats — who have publicly stated their view on school choice, are opposed. By Liz Schlemmer May 13 Education Ky. Primary 2019: When It Comes To School Choice, Bevin Stands Alone Liz Schlemmer
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