A bill that aims to revise restrictions on how Kentucky teachers communicate electronically with their students has passed out of the state Senate. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, builds on her law from last year that required public school teachers and students to electronically communicate only by traceable forms, like emails and school-approved apps, […]
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‘Forces of Nature’ Scott High’s marching band competes again after 19 years
For the first time since 2006, Scott High School has a competing marching band. “I’m so excited, I’m so excited. Three competitions this year? I’m so excited. THREE competitions!” is how Scott senior, marching clarinetist and section leader Molly Lucas, described her feelings about this year’s season. The band’s show, titled “Forces of Nature,” was […]
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Local measures balance learning, testing
KSA. ACT. SAT. NEAP. The list of standardized tests students may take through their lives goes on and on. Although they’re often a source of anxiety for students, standardized tests have their benefits. Ideally, they offer a predictable, fair way to measure academic performance, regardless of differences in students’ lives. Yet many districts and even […]
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Newport Board of Education considers decreasing property tax rates; plans to fund projects, pay off debt
Written by Marlena Lang, WCPO The Newport Board of Education is considering a proposal that would decrease property tax rates for many residents. Newport school district’s current property tax rate is $9.64 per $1000 of assessed property value. This year, they are proposing to decrease rates again, between 79.8 and 88.4. However, this doesn’t mean […]
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Anti-DEI bill seeks to remove ‘trauma-informed approach’ for Kentucky schools from state law
Written by McKenna Horsley for Kentucky Lantern A bill aimed at preventing education funding to go to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging frameworks in K-12 schools would also remove language protecting “trauma-informed” methods in Kentucky schools if the bill remains unchanged as it makes its way through the General Assembly. Part of recently-filed Senate Bill 93 from […]