Franklin Circuit Court judge strikes down HB 9, a law allowing public funded charter schools in Kentucky
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern A Franklin Circuit Court judge on Monday struck down a law allowing charter schools in…
charter schools
Read More
NKU board, in special meeting, declines to take on responsibility for oversight of charter school project
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents balked Tuesday at taking on the responsibility to…
Most new laws passed by General Assembly go into effect July 14; here is a rundown on some of them
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Starting Thursday in Kentucky, male-to-female transgender students starting in the sixth grade and continuing through…
Brigitte Blom: Debate is not about charter schools, but how to close Ky’s persistent achievement gaps
The Prichard Committee has not been a proponent nor an opponent of public charter schools. We believe that is the…
Al Cross: As General Assembly ends, it did not — in most big ways — act in the public interest
FRANKFORT – With almost all its work done, has the current session of the Kentucky General Assembly acted in the…
News Briefs: Charter schools forum at Newport, CovCath open house, Rotary police, fire program
Staff Report James C. Wagers, a Lexington businessman and ‘outspoken advocate of public schools,’ is holding a forum on charter…
Education Next annual survey shows support for higher teacher pay, vouchers – – and more
The 2018 Education Next annual survey of American public opinion on education reveals growing support for increasing teacher pay —…
William McCann: Kentucky’s newly-adopted charter schools law may mean further cuts to arts education
I am conflicted about the newly adopted charter schools law for which regulations are now being promulgated by the Kentucky…
State Board of Education gives unanimous approval to accountability system, discusses charters
By Brenna Kelly Kentucky Teacher At a special meeting in Frankfort Thursday, the Kentucky Board of Education unanimously approved the…
Bevin announces appointment of nine members to newly created Charter Schools Advisory Council
Gov. Matt Bevin has named nine members to the Charter Schools Advisory Council, created by the 2017 Kentucky General Assembly….
Stephen Pruitt: Ensuring a strong public education system in Kentucky is top priority
This month, I am sharing my thoughts about an issue that stirred up a lot of feelings and opinions on…
Among 50 bills Bevin has signed into law: Family planning fundiing, Blue Lives Matter, charter school
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Planned Parenthood stands to lose any shot it had at government funding for family planning…
Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence issues statement on charter schools: Let’s get it right
The Kentucky General Assembly, led by its new Republican majority, voted to authorize public charter schools for the first time,…
Prichard Committee: Finding common ground on charter schools in Kentucky as bill goes to Senate
By Brigitte Blom Ramsey Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Charter school legislation hangs in the balance in the waning days…
Brent Cooper: Using local taxes for charter schools is a bad idea, especially for Northern Kentucky
I believe using local tax dollars as part of the formula for paying for charter schools is a bad idea,…
NKY Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues focuses on historic first week of 2017 General Assembly, what lies ahead
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The first Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs ‘N Issues meeting of the new…
Kentucky Board of Education approves ‘best practices’ framework for possible charter schools
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has approved a framework for charter schools, should the General Assembly consider public charter…
Northern Kentucky lawmakers discuss issues facing the 2017 General Assembly at CBC luncheon.
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky stakeholders got a preview of issues that could be considered by the…
Commentary: If charter schools come to Kentucky, local boards should provide oversight
By Brigitte Blom Ramsey Special to NKyTribune The question about whether or not to introduce charter schools in Kentucky is…
Legistlative outlook: A lot at stake for public education; pension fixes; charter schools?
By Madelynn Coldiron Special to NKyTribune There is one sure thing going into the 2016 session of the Kentucky General…
Bill Straub: Kentucky’s Gov. Bevin appears to be aiming to make lives of state’s poor more problematic
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin moved into his plush first floor office in the state capitol a bit less than a…
Education Commissioner Pruitt sees ‘incredible opportunity,’ urges open mind on charter schools
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune Education Commissioner Stephen L. Pruitt told superintendents that the new elementary and secondary education…