Oct 29 Politics Gov. Matt Bevin’s Pension Proposal Is Out. Here’s How It Will Affect Kentuckians Gov. Matt Bevin has released a draft of a bill that would make massive changes to the state’s pension systems, which are facing critical financial problems. By Ryland Barton Oct 29 Politics Bevin's Pension Plan Is Out. Here's How It Will Affect Kentuckians Ryland Barton
Oct 19 Politics No ‘Rejoicing’ From State Employee Reps Over Bevin’s Pension Fix Bevin said state workers and retirees should be "rejoicing" over the proposal to move nearly all future and some current employees into 401(k)-style plans. By Ryland Barton Oct 19 Politics No ‘Rejoicing’ From State Employee Reps Over Bevin’s Pension Fix Ryland Barton
Oct 18 Politics Bevin Proposes Massive Changes To State Worker Pensions The proposal would phase out the state’s use of a defined-benefit pension system, which guarantees payments to state employees throughout their retirements. By Ryland Barton Oct 18 Politics Bevin Proposes Massive Changes To State Worker Pensions Ryland Barton
Oct 5 Politics Judge Dismisses Teacher Pension Lawsuit, But Plaintiffs Will Try Again A federal suit challenging Kentucky’s underfunding of its teacher pension system was dismissed but plaintiffs say they'll file again in state court. By Ryland Barton Oct 5 Politics Judge Scraps Teacher Pension Lawsuit, But Plaintiffs Will Try Again Ryland Barton
Aug 29 Politics Teacher Says Governor’s Public Scolding ‘Felt Like A Threat’ A Kentucky middle school teacher says Gov. Matt Bevin delivered a "low blow" when he publicly scolded her in a Facebook Live video Monday night. By Ryland Barton Aug 29 Politics Teacher Says Governor's Public Scolding 'Felt Like A Threat' Ryland Barton
Aug 25 Politics Bevin Hints At Possible Pension Changes In Interview Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has criticized some state workers for inflating their public pension benefits to "stick it to the taxpayer." By Associated Press Aug 25 Politics Bevin Hints At Possible Pension Changes In Interview Associated Press
Feb 11 Local News Teacher Evaluation Bill Clears House The bill’s primary sponsor is House Education Committee Chairman Carl Rollins of Midway. “The plan would not be implemented until the 2013-14 school year. But the real significance of the plan is that it would use multiple measures to evaluate teachers and administrators," he says. By Tony McVeigh Feb 11 Local News Teacher Evaluation Bill Clears House Tony McVeigh
Aug 3 State of Affairs Innovative Teaching Methods His fifth graders consistently score in the top 5-10 percent, nationwide, on standardized tests. They come to school early, stay late, and show up on weekends and holidays, and they've performed Shakespeare at the Globe Theater in London. But Rafe Esquith doesn't teach at an exclusive private school; 90% of his pupils are below the poverty line, and almost all are from immigrant families, not speaking English as their first language. Wednesday Esquith joins us to talk about his teaching methods and why they're so successful. Listen to the Show Related Links: Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, by Rafe Esquith The Hobart Shakespeareans Rafe Esquith Shares His Fiery Teaching Methods By Laura Ellis Aug 3 State of Affairs Innovative Teaching Methods Laura Ellis
Dec 30 Arts and Culture Inidana School Districts Faced with More Cuts School districts throughout Indiana are now looking harder at making cuts after Governor Mitch Daniels stepped up the timetable for reducing the education budget by 3.5 percent. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. Indiana districts expected to have 18 months to cut their budgets. But the Governor now says districts will have to absorb a $300 […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 30 Arts and Culture Inidana School Districts Faced with More Cuts Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 24 Arts and Culture Oldham County Cuts 30 Plus Teaching Positions The Oldham County Schools are planning to cut more than 30 teaching positions. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Oldham County Schools Superintendent Paul Upchurch says the school system has too many teachers. That’s because the district had projected last year’s enrollment to grow by 300 to 500 students, but it grew by only 34 students. Upchurch […] By Elizabeth Kramer Apr 24 Arts and Culture Oldham County Cuts 30 Plus Teaching Positions Elizabeth Kramer
Sep 8 Local News Education Department Seeks Highly Skilled Educators The Kentucky Education Department is seeking experienced teachers and administrators to serve as Highly Skilled Educators. These educators undergo extensive training and are then assigned to an under-performing school to help bring the school back into proficiency. Department spokesperson Lisa Gross says it’s mutually beneficial for the educator and the school. “A lot of the […] By Stephanie Crosby Sep 8 Local News Education Department Seeks Highly Skilled Educators Stephanie Crosby