What's the Future of Charter Schools in Kentucky?
The opening of charter schools in Kentucky could be delayed if a two-year budget passed this week by the General Assembly is signed by Governor Bevin. The spending plan contains no funding for...
View ArticleKy. Education Department To Lobby For Charter Schools Funding
Kentucky’s Department of Education will lobby the legislature to fund charter schools, hold back third graders who don’t meet reading standards and take the power to hire school principals away from...
View ArticleDespite Concerns, Education Board OKs New Ky. Graduation Requirements
The Kentucky Board of Education has approved new high school graduation requirements, mandating students demonstrate competency in basic math and reading, and complete benchmarks intended to show they...
View ArticleHere’s What’s On Tap For The 2019 Ky. Legislative Session
During the upcoming Kentucky General Assembly, lawmakers will consider taking up a variety of proposals like a new attempt to change state worker pension benefits, funding for charter schools and...
View ArticleBevin, Devos Promote School Choice Policies at Event in Lexington
The Trump administration's top education official on Wednesday urged school choice supporters in Kentucky — a coalition that includes the state's Republican governor — to "keep fighting" for...
View ArticleKentucky Primary 2019: When It Comes To School Choice, Bevin Stands Alone
School choice is a big buzzword in education policy, and in many parts of the country, opinions on it usually run along party lines. Republicans tend to be for school choice, and Democrats against —...
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