Dec 14 Community Billboard In Western Ky. Calls For Superintendent’s Termination The billboard in Paducah shows a picture of Paducah Public Schools Superintendent Donald Shively in blackface and states “race is not a costume.” By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Dec 14 Community Billboard In Western Ky. Calls For Superintendent’s Termination Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Sep 2 Health Ky. Health Advocates Credit New Law For Rise In Tobacco-Free Schools New data from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky show that 84 percent of Kentucky public school districts now have tobacco-free policies. By Lisa Gillespie Sep 2 Health Ky. Health Advocates Credit New Law For Rise In Tobacco-Free Schools Lisa Gillespie
May 22 Education What’s Behind Kentucky’s Principal Removal Process? When the Department of Education released its audit results for 21 low-performing JCPS schools, the results came with a recommendation — that four principals be reassigned. By Liz Schlemmer May 22 Education What's Behind Kentucky's Principal Removal Process? Liz Schlemmer
Feb 7 Health Bill To Ban Tobacco, E-Cigarettes At Ky. Schools Clears Committee The measure would ban vaping and tobacco products not only inside public schools, but also on school property and on school trips. By Lisa Gillespie Feb 7 Health Bill To Ban Tobacco, E-Cigarettes At Ky. Schools Clears Committee Lisa Gillespie
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
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
Feb 6 Education Bill Would Require Kentucky Schools To Teach About The Holocaust Kentucky passed a law in 2008 instructing the Department of Education to develop Holocaust curriculum for public schools, but it is not required to be taught. By Ryland Barton Feb 6 Education Bill Would Require Kentucky Schools To Teach About The Holocaust Ryland Barton
Apr 14 Education With Hargens On The Way Out, Where Does JCPS Go From Here? Donna Hargens' exit will come at a tumultuous time for JCPS. A state audit of district management is underway and charter schools will soon be permitted. By Jacob Ryan Apr 14 Education With Hargens On The Way Out, Where Does JCPS Go From Here? Jacob Ryan
Mar 14 Politics Controversial Neighborhood Schools Legislation Likely Dead A bill that would put an end to Louisville’s anti-segregation busing policy is likely dead, a top supporter of the measure said Tuesday afternoon. By Ryland Barton Mar 14 Politics Controversial Neighborhood Schools Legislation Likely Dead Ryland Barton
Feb 27 Education Neighborhood Schools Bill Would Bring Big Changes To JCPS The bill would re-institute neighborhood schools in the state, meaning students would have the right to attend the public school closest to their home. By Stephen George Feb 27 Education Neighborhood Schools Bill Would Bring Big Changes To JCPS Stephen George
Feb 24 Politics As Schools Bill Progresses, Fears Of Resegregation In Louisville The legislation would allow children to enroll in schools nearest to their home, except if that school is a magnet school. By Ryland Barton Feb 24 Politics As Schools Bill Progresses, Fears Of Resegregation In Louisville Ryland Barton
Jan 31 Education Under DeVos, Here’s How School Choice Might Work "Tax Credit Scholarships" are a twist on vouchers. Florida's program is one of the largest in the country, serving 92,000 students. By Anya Kamenetz, NPR Jan 31 Education Under DeVos, Here's How School Choice Might Work Anya Kamenetz, NPR
Dec 19 Local News Judge Hears Arguments In Indiana School Voucher Suit A judge is expected to rule within 30 days whether Indiana’s new school voucher program violates the state constitution. The program allows income-eligible parents of public school students to use taxpayer funds to send their children to private schools. Marion County Superior Court Judge Michael Keele heard arguments today in a suit backed by the […] By Rick Howlett Dec 19 Local News Judge Hears Arguments In Indiana School Voucher Suit Rick Howlett
Oct 17 Local News JCPS Annual School Showcase Begins This Week Jefferson County Public Schools’ annual school showcase for middle and high schools kicks off this week. The showcase allows parents and students entering new schools to get more information about what the district offers. Each school sets up information booths and parents can meet school staff and ask about curriculum. “Parents we always have one […] By Devin Katayama Oct 17 Local News JCPS Annual School Showcase Begins This Week Devin Katayama
Sep 28 Local News JCPS Behind on College and Career Ready Goals Jefferson County Public Schools has not met college and career readiness goals, joining 40 percent of school districts around Kentucky; but communication between students and the state has improved and now has a single focus. This year’s new accountability system will focus on whether students are ready for life after high school. For some that […] By Devin Katayama Sep 28 Local News JCPS Behind on College and Career Ready Goals Devin Katayama