The Kentucky Department of Education has requested a funding extension for projects in 13 public school districts that are in jeopardy if the federal government continues to halt future payments of pandemic relief funds. In a Friday press release, Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher said KDE hopes the U.S. Department of Education approves a deadline […]
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KY education commissioner sounds alarm about sudden halt in federal COVID payments to schools
Written by the Kentucky Lantern’s McKenna Horsley Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher on Tuesday urged school superintendents to contact their lawmakers in Congress about a sudden halt in payments from federal pandemic relief funds. His call to action comes after U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon notified state education departments on March 28 that they no longer […]
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Union teacher surprised with ‘Oscars of teaching’ award, $25,000 prize
Jenna Stewart had no idea that, when she went to Longbranch Elementary’s school gym on Wednesday morning, she was about to win an award akin to the “Oscars of teaching.” Then her name was called, cheers erupting and cameras flashing, and she came forward to accept the national award, which comes with a $25,000 prize. […]
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Mann Elementary, Holy Cross High School receive National Blue Ribbon awards
Two Northern Kentucky schools were designated as National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Education. Shirley Mann Elementary School in Union and Holy Cross High School in Covington were selected as two schools that have exemplified excellent academic performance over the past year, per a release from the Kentucky Department of […]
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Cooper teacher honored with state achievement award
Hayley Dant, a teacher at Randall K. Cooper High School in Boone County, was selected as a recipient of a Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award. Dant was one of nine outstanding educators, and one of three high school teachers selected as a receipt. The judging was conducted by a panel of veteran educators from around the […]
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Kentucky’s next education commissioner says building relationships across the state is a priority
Robbie Fletcher, the new Kentucky education commissioner, plans to build relationships and be present on campuses to implement his goals for the state’s public schools.