Education

Christian County Public Schools are set to return to in-person instruction when the 2020-21 school year begins in just over a month

Kentucky is projected to have 8,522 fewer full-time students in its public colleges and universities compared to the last academic year, a decline of 6.1% that would result in a loss of $40.3 million.

The guidance also includes general instructions for sanitation, and says schools will need to work with health departments to help track down people who have had contact with people who have tested positive for the virus.

Kentucky schools were told Monday to prepare for intermittent closures during the school year to come, but they still await firm word from state officials about what will be recommended and what will be required.

No cheerleaders were dismissed from the program, and there was no financial compensation for the coaches who were fired.

The governor has asked schools to prepare for three possible openings: late July, early to mid-August or after Labor Day, depending on circumstances.

Spencer was co-president of the state league from 1991-93.

Students have been out of school since March 16. They learned Monday they aren't returning to the classroom this academic year.

The scholarship deadline, extended because of the coronavirus, is May 1.

The Kentucky Retired Teachers Association recognized Lature's work through 45 years as volunteer director of the Dyslexia Association for the Pennyrile.

The emergency cash relief includes $6.3 million for Murray State University and $1.3 million for Hopkinsville Community College.