Does using “or” instead of “and” change Senate Bill 150’s meaning? The Kentucky Department of Education said it does, so it changed some of its guidance on Monday for schools on implementing the bill that bans gender-affirming care and issues stringent rules for how schools approach and teach human sexuality. The bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. […]
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Kentucky Teacher of the Year reflects on experiences
As her six-month ambassadorship with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) ends and she prepares to return to the classroom in the fall, 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Mandy Perez reflected on her experiences so far during a presentation to the Kentucky Board of Education on June 6. “(University of California Davis) instructor Laurie […]
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NKY schools unlikely to be affected by Senate Bill 150 guidelines
The Kentucky Department of Education released its guidelines for schools to implement the new Kentucky law that bans teaching sexual identity in the classroom and gives guidelines on how transgender students can use bathrooms in schools. The new law prohibits schools from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms, forces transgender students to use […]
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House committee hears testimony on teacher shortage as turnover reaches all-time high
Kentucky education leaders presented information Tuesday on the teacher shortage to the House Education Committee. The findings showed that fewer teachers are entering the workforce than those leaving the profession. The issue, though, is complex, according to Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner Jason Glass. “The pressures on the educator labor market are layered,” Glass said. […]
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Register to be a summer food sponsor for families in need
Many families rely on free or reduced meals during the school year, but when school is out for the summer, that dependence can be tricky. According to the Kentucky Department of Education, historically for every seven free or reduced-price lunches served during the school year, only one lunch is served in the summer months. The […]
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DAV Property Ruling Still to Come; KDE Letter Approves Schools to Move Forward
While proposed findings are due to the judge today, all interested parties still await a decision on the former Disabled American Veterans property at 3725 Alexandria Pike. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Julie Ward is continuing deliberations on the fate of the former Disabled American Veterans (DAV) property […]
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Ongoing dispute between family, FTIS enters into appeal process
By Robin Gee This week the Cincinnati Enquirer reported on an ongoing dispute between the parents of a Highlands High School senior and the Fort Thomas Independent School District over the student’s graduation status. WCPO-TV also covered the issue. RELATED: Opinion: Kids do better when parents and schools work together (Enquirer) According to reports, the […]
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Fort Thomas Independent Schools earn high marks across the board in new state system
Kentucky Department of Education Rolls Out New Accountability System For the first time ever educators, parents, students and education stakeholders were able to see how their local schools are performing under Kentucky’s new 5-star accountability system and Fort Thomas Independent Schools have reasons to celebrate. All five schools earned a 4- or 5-star overall performance […]
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Fort Thomas Independent Schools Fare Excellent in KDE Results
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) today released 2017-2018 student assessment results and Fort Thomas Independent Schools continued their mark of excellence across the Commonwealth. All five district schools led the way in at least one testing category, while many of the schools topped the state rankings in some state accountability and assessment results. Highlands […]
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Johnson Elementary Project Enters Initial State Review Process
A first look at preliminary Johnson Elementary School project plans. If all goes well, renovations on Robert D. Johnson Elementary School could begin this year. A formal request for review for the proposed Johnson Elementary School renovation project has been submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). The department has 30 days to review […]