Forget A’s, B’s and C’s – after four years, the Kentucky Department of Education has a new way of classifying public schools: a five-star accountability system.
Education
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It may feel like your child’s senior year has just begun, but it’s already time to fill out the FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Some say that teachers carry the future on their shoulders. One Kentucky educator has taken that saying to the next level.
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When Sierra magazine listed the 20 coolest “green” colleges, Kentucky enjoyed a shoutout even without a college on the list. That’s because Henry County plays a key role in a sustainable agriculture degree offered at Vermont’s Sterling College.
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The rising cost of a college education rightfully gets lots of attention. That’s why a recent Voice of America story focused on schools that students can attend without paying a tuition fee. One of the schools at the top of the list? Kentucky’s Berea College.
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Kids can read. They can add. But can they understand a credit card statement? Do they know how to apply for a mortgage?
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Cybercrime is increasing – threatening companies of all sizes – making cybersecurity a crucial field for growth.
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Did you know nearly 10,000 Kentucky school buses transport 385,000 students every school day?
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More Kentucky high school students play soccer than basketball. And archery has almost as many participants as baseball.
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It’s called the “gift of life” – but donated blood is a fragile gift. It has to be refrigerated and can only be stored for about six weeks.