Education Archives

Limited attendance outlined for Christian County winter sporting events

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 28, 2020

Only parents and guardians will be allowed to attend basketball games and swim meets.

Christian County Public Schools to return under new, in-person model on Jan. 6

by Julia Hunter
December 18, 2020

For the first eight days after the district returns, middle and high schoolers will learn under an "aggressive advisory hybrid" plan, which aims to provide students with more structure and support while reducing capacity in school facilities as much as possible.

US Supreme Court, 7-2, allows Beshear’s ban on in-person schooling to apply to religious schools

by Al Cross
December 17, 2020

The court said, "The governor’s school-closing order effectively expires this week or shortly thereafter, and there is no indication that it will be renewed." If it is, the court said, Danville Christian Academyand Attorney General Daniel Cameron can seek another injunction.

Christian County school board to vote Thursday on re-entry plan

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 15, 2020

Christian County Public Schools Superintendent Chris Bentzel did not release his recommendation, but noted schools have the option of returning on Jan. 4, while the state wants districts to wait until Jan. 11.

HCA junior elected to leadership position in Ky. Youth Assembly

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 10, 2020

Josh Groves is also vice president for student government at his school.

State science panel taps 2 local teachers

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 4, 2020

Teachers from Crofton and Indian Hills will serve on the committee that reviews and revises science standards.

Scholarship planned to honor memory of Clyde Wallace

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 3, 2020

The retired educator died Wednesday at Jennie Stuart Medical Center with COVID-19.

Superintendent: Community must address virus surge to get students back in schools

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 1, 2020

Large gatherings such as Christmas parties in homes could further elevate the virus's spread and prolong virtual learning for students, Chris Bentzel agreed.

Federal appeals panel says Beshear’s ban on in-person schooling can apply to religious schools

by Al Cross
November 29, 2020

The judges also noted Beshear's arguments that Kentucky is "particularly vulnerable" to the pandemic because the state “leads the nation in children living with relatives other than their parents — including grandparents and great-grandparents, who are especially vulnerable to the disease."

Judge blocks Beshear’s ban on in-person religious schooling

by Al Cross
November 27, 2020

The governor argued that his order applied equally to public and private schools, but U.S. District Judge Greg Van Tatenhove said the Sixth Circuit court has said regulation of religious activities must follow "the least restrictive way."

School district going virtual to start Thanksgiving week

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 17, 2020

Superintendent Chris Bentzel listed several reasons for the switch but discounted the possibility that schools being in session could be playing a part in the county’s rising coronavirus incidence rate.

School district names principal for Millbrooke Elementary

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 16, 2020

Renikka Owen, who was serving as interim principal, was selected for the post.