May 22 Economy Survey Report Reveals Disparities In Appalachian Subregions A report from the Appalachian Regional Commission shows that Central Appalachia lags behind other parts of the region in employment, household income, and other key measures. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource May 22 Economy Survey Report Reveals Disparities In Appalachian Subregions Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 9 Arts and Culture Applications Open For 2019 Governor’s School For The Arts The program, a three-week immersive arts education experience, opens doors to a variety of scholarship opportunities. By Ashlie Stevens Oct 9 Arts and Culture Applications Open For 2019 Governor's School For The Arts Ashlie Stevens
Aug 30 Recut Recut: A Long Time Ago, In A School System Not Far Away… Jefferson County Public Schools has agreed to a corrective action plan to avoid a state takeover. What's in the plan? Good question. By Jonese Franklin Aug 30 Recut Recut: A Long Time Ago, In A School System Not Far Away... Jonese Franklin
Jul 29 Education Several Louisville Civil Rights Groups Say They Oppose Proposed JCPS Takeover Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression Chair Barbara Boyd said a state takeover would do more harm than good. She suggests that the state help parents and people close to JCPS fix deficiencies instead. By Kyeland Jackson Jul 29 Education Several Louisville Civil Rights Groups Say They Oppose Proposed JCPS Takeover Kyeland Jackson
Jun 12 Recut Recut: It’s Hard To Be What You Can’t See On the first episode of Recut, we look at why having a teacher that looks like you is important for young students of color, and we'll also discuss our own experiences. By Jonese Franklin Jun 12 Recut Recut: It's Hard To Be What You Can't See Jonese Franklin
Jun 4 Economy Taking Flight: Coalfield Students Have High Hopes For Drone Industry Jobs The Ohio Valley has a long history as a leader in aerospace engineering. The economically struggling communities of eastern Ky. are hoping drones will be a part of the region’s future. By Benny Becker, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 4 Economy Coalfield Students Have High Hopes For Drone Industry Jobs Benny Becker, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 14 Curious Louisville Curious Louisville: Has The State Taken Over Other School Districts In Kentucky? When Kentucky's interim education commissioner released an audit recommending the state take over JCPS, that got some of our listeners wondering: has this happened before? By Ryland Barton and Ashlie Stevens May 14 Curious Louisville Curious Louisville: Has The State Taken Over Other School Districts In Ky.? Ryland Barton and Ashlie Stevens
Apr 28 Community ‘We Are Louisville’ Hackathon Returns To Highlight The City’s Newcomers The all-day event was held Friday at the University of Louisville and brought together students, volunteers and community advocates around immigration. By Roxanne Scott Apr 28 Community 'We Are Louisville' Hackathon Returns To Highlight City's Newcomers Roxanne Scott
Apr 24 Commentary Commentary: Bevin’s Assault On Public Education Is Shortsighted I believe that public education is the bedrock of an inclusive and educated society. Sadly, I think fewer and fewer people share that view. By Keith Runyon Apr 24 Commentary Commentary: Bevin’s Assault On Public Education Is Shortsighted Keith Runyon
Apr 16 Economy Teachable Moment: What Teacher Protests Portend For Schools, Labor And Elections What started with grassroots activism in some rural West Virginia counties has now helped spark protests in four states and could have effects far beyond the classroom. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 16 Economy What Teacher Protests Portend For Schools, Labor And Elections Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 6 Politics Kentucky Teachers Vow To Flex Their Political Muscle Bruised by their fight over pensions, Kentucky teachers are mobilizing like never before to support legislative candidates who pass a key political test: support for public education. By Bruce Schreiner, AP Apr 6 Politics Kentucky Teachers Vow To Flex Their Political Muscle Bruce Schreiner, AP
Mar 19 Education Iroquois High School Students Talk School Safety, Immigration With State Reps Students at Iroquois High School gathered in their auditorium Monday for a Town Hall. They discussed immigration, gun violence and college funding with state representatives. By Roxanne Scott Mar 19 Education High School Students Talk Safety, Immigration With State Reps Roxanne Scott
Mar 8 Politics Bill Would Let Districts Boost Pay Of Teachers At Struggling Kentucky Schools Sen. David Givens said the legislation would make poor-performing schools more attractive to experienced teachers. By Ryland Barton Mar 8 Politics Bill Would Let Districts Boost Pay Of Teachers At Struggling Schools Ryland Barton
Feb 27 Economy West Virginia Governor’s Family’s Companies Owe millions In Kentucky Taxes Coal companies controlled by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family owe nearly $3 million in delinquent Kentucky property taxes. By Associated Press Feb 27 Economy W.Va. Governor's Family's Companies Owe millions In Ky. Taxes Associated Press
Jan 27 Community In Louisville, Brazilian Students Learn About Social Justice High school students from Brazil are visiting Louisville this week as part of the Brazil Youth Ambassadors, a program under the U.S. State Department. By Roxanne Scott Jan 27 Community In Louisville, Brazilian Students Learn About Social Justice Roxanne Scott