Education

The lone nay vote was from faculty trustee Hollie Swanson, who said the changes are based on a single report that hasn't been made public.

Absenteeism hurts kids’ ability to thrive. Reasons for it are complicated.

The school's board of regents made the decision after a study revealed the majority of employees were being paid below the market rate.

The expansion is made possible by a bill passed in 2022 and funding from a state budget allotment passed during Gov. Andy Beshear’s first term.

League of Extraordinary Chiefs — students who participated in  a mentoring program led by Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, planned a tree planting and time capsule burial.

Jada Poindexter received the Spirit Cup that recognizes the most outstanding graduate.

UK Board of Trustees Chair Britt Brockman said in a statement to campus that the board “unequivocally supports President Eli Capilouto.” 

In 2022-23, the average salary for a Kentucky teacher was $56,296, compared to the national average of $69,544.

Starting in July, Robbie Fletcher will oversee education for more than 630,000 Kentucky students.

Currently, the University Senate “determines broad academic policies” for UK. Under the new model, faculty, staff and student representatives would largely have an advisory role. The board will take feedback from campus stakeholders before giving final review to the proposal in June.

Leigh Ellen Malone was named principal following a CCHS site-based council meeting with Superintendent Chris Bentzel.

Some fear that fewer FAFSA completions could result in fewer college enrollments.