Education
Kentucky State University officials brief lawmakers on progress since 2022 bailout
Kentucky State University officials told lawmakers that the institution has made improvements two years after the General Assembly increased oversight of the university amid budget shortfalls.? The officials gave updates on the goals outlined by the 2022 legislation to the Interim Joint Committee on Education on Tuesday and the Budget Review Subcommittee on Education on […]
Celebrating new UK lab, McConnell calls for building up US industrial base, defense spending
LEXINGTON — U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about the need to “improve the country’s industrial base” during a ribbon-cutting at the University of Kentucky for a new research laboratory that will work with the U.S. Army.? McConnell, who graduated from the university’s law school in 1967, spoke on Wednesday about his support for […]
UK on Thursday will practice for ‘active aggressor crisis.’ Don’t be alarmed; it’s ‘only a drill.’
The University of Kentucky on Thursday will conduct a “full-scale active aggressor crisis exercise” from 8 a.m. until the afternoon.? “If you see large numbers of emergency response teams on campus, including police, fire and EMS, do not be alarmed,” says a UK release, “this is only a drill.” The training provides an opportunity for […]
Hazard event kicks off campaign against what foes call the ‘voucher amendment’
Fresh off Kentucky’s primary election, opponents are launching a campaign against a constitutional amendment that will go before voters in November and would allow the General Assembly to fund nonpublic schools.? In the first of a series of “kickoffs” scheduled across the state, opponents of Amendment 2 gathered Thursday at East Perry Elementary School in […]
Conservative groups stand in way of Tennessee governor’s private-school vouchers
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Republican leaders — predicting passage of a private-school voucher bill in 2025 — will have to outflank conservative groups as well as opponents such as the Tennessee Education Association. Tennessee Stands, a far right advocacy group run by Gary Humble of Franklin, balked at the governor’s voucher plan during this […]
Anthem Medicaid makes mental health wellness course available to 17 Kentucky schools
This story mentions suicide. ?If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. LOUISVILLE — Anthem Medicaid announced Wednesday it has launched a free digital mental wellness course, which is available to 1,512 students in 17 Kentucky schools.? The announcement comes during Mental […]
University of Kentucky Senate votes no confidence in president over governance changes
LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky’s University Senate has approved a resolution of no confidence against President Eli Capilouto in response to his proposal to strip faculty of power over academic decisions at the university.? The vote, which was 58-24 with 11 abstaining, was taken during a Monday afternoon meeting of the University Senate. The […]
Kentucky falls to 41st in average teacher pay
New reports highlighted by the Kentucky Education Association show that Kentucky educators’ salaries are losing ground to those in other states.? According to the annual reports released by the National Education Association looking at 2022-23 numbers, Kentucky dropped from 40th to 41st nationally in average teacher salary at $56,296 compared with the national average of […]
Kentucky attorney general leading GOP effort against new Title IX rules over gender
Kentucky Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman is leading a new multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over recent rules aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in K-12 schools.? The department released the regulations last week, which include updates to Title IX protections for discrimination “based on sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, […]
Kentucky’s next education commissioner says building relationships across the state is a priority
FRANKFORT — As he begins his transition from county superintendent to Kentucky education commissioner, Robbie Fletcher says implementing his goals for the state’s public schools will rely on relationships and being present on campuses.? Fletcher, who became the first commissioner to be confirmed by the Kentucky Senate earlier this month, will start at the Kentucky […]
University of Kentucky board of trustees votes to change governance model?
LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees voted Friday in favor of changing how the institution is governed, paving the way for faculty to lose decision-making power over academic decisions. The 19-1 vote in favor of a proposal from President Eli Capilouto means Kentucky’s flagship university will transition its University Senate — a […]
UK board considers changes to university’s shared governance model
LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees is likely to take another step Friday that would change the course of who has the final say over academic programs at the university.? President Eli Capilouto is proposing updates to the university’s shared governance model, arguing they would streamline decision-making processes over academic programs. The […]