Aug 20 Arts and Culture After floods, Hindman Settlement School staff & volunteers try to save the region’s accurate history The school’s archives included journals, photos and letters, more than a century of heritage. Portions have been sent for expert inspection. By Stephanie Wolf Aug 20 Arts and Culture Hindman Settlement School works to save accurate local history Stephanie Wolf
Apr 26 Education JCPS Afrocentric all-girls middle school to add high school grades The Jefferson County Board of Education voted to let Grace M. James Academy of Excellence expand to high school in 2023. By Jess Clark Apr 26 Education JCPS Afrocentric all-girls middle school to add high school grades Jess Clark
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
Feb 24 Education Ky. Senate passes bill dictating how teachers talk about race and U.S. history The GOP-backed measure passes along party lines, with all eight Democrats in opposition. By Jess Clark Feb 24 Education Ky. Senate passes bill restricting lessons on systemic racism Jess Clark
Feb 4 Education Ky. lawmaker files bill mandating how teachers talk about race and U.S. history A bill from GOP Sen. Max Wise would direct teachers to talk about U.S. history in a certain way. Some are calling it propaganda. By Jess Clark Feb 4 Education Ky. lawmaker files bill mandating how teachers talk about race Jess Clark
Jan 24 Education A Critical Moment A look at how how Germany teaches schoolchildren about the Holocaust, set against the backdrop of the current debate over how to teach about race in American schools. By Laura Ellis Jan 24 Education A Critical Moment Laura Ellis
Jan 12 Education Ky. students rally against bills limiting how teachers talk about race Kentucky students rallied against bills that would limit discussions of race in the classroom at the state Capitol on Thursday. By Ryland Barton Jan 12 Education Ky. students rally against bills limiting lessons on race Ryland Barton
Jan 11 Education Lawmakers advance bill creating FAFSA requirement for high schoolers High schoolers would have to fill out a FAFSA application to graduate under a bill advancing in the Kentucky legislature. By Ryland Barton Jan 11 Education Bill creating FAFSA requirement for high schoolers advances Ryland Barton
Jan 6 Education Republicans advance bill shifting hiring, curriculum power away from school councils Republican lawmakers have advanced a bill that would alter a significant feature of Kentucky’s school governance. By Ryland Barton Jan 6 Education Ky. Republicans advance bill shifting power from school councils Ryland Barton
Oct 5 Kentucky Politics Students struggling during pandemic, counselors say School counselors say students are struggling with an increase in depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts during the pandemic. By Ryland Barton Oct 5 Kentucky Politics Students struggling during pandemic, counselors say Ryland Barton
Sep 16 Kentucky Politics Ky. Court Hears Challenge Over Private School Scholarship Tax Credit Lawyers argued over Kentucky’s new $25 million tax credit scholarship program for private schools during a court hearing on Thursday. By Ryland Barton Sep 16 Kentucky Politics Ky. Court Hears Challenge Over Private School Scholarship Tax Credit Ryland Barton
Aug 12 Education Ky. Board Of Education Creates Statewide Mask Mandate The Kentucky Board of Education has unanimously voted to require masks at schools as the coronavirus continues to spread across the state. By Ryland Barton Aug 12 Education Ky. Board Of Education Creates Statewide Mask Mandate Ryland Barton
Jul 19 Education Kentucky Superintendents Call For Education Funding Fixes Kentucky superintendents are calling for more funding for programs like special education, English language learning and at-risk students. By Ryland Barton Jul 19 Education Ky. Superintendents Call For Education Funding Fixes Ryland Barton
Feb 23 Kentucky Politics Bill To Ban Governors From Overhauling Board Of Education Advances A bill banning governors from reorganizing the Kentucky Board of Education passed out of a legislative committee. By Ryland Barton Feb 23 Kentucky Politics Bill To Ban Governors From Overhauling Board Of Education Advances Ryland Barton
Dec 14 Community A Blackface Photo Resurfaces, And A Kentucky Town Confronts Its Racial Trauma A controversy threatens a moment of unity that came with Black Lives Matter protests this summer in Paducah. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Dec 14 Community A Kentucky Town Confronts Its Racial Trauma Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource