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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?

Did you know nearly 10,000 Kentucky school buses transport 385,000 students every school day?

More Kentucky high school students play soccer than basketball. And archery has almost as many participants as baseball.

Keeping kids engaged during the summer can help them stay on track academically. The Louisville Cultural Pass program is aimed at preventing summer “learning loss” by providing more than 50 free activities – entry into museums, the zoo and StageOne Family Theatre. These are fun, educational activities. Kids won’t even notice they’re learning.

Don’t let your kids stop learning this summer. Podcasts are an easy, entertaining way to sneak in some education. Pro tip: Utilize them during long road trips.

It’s about time to break out your shorts and flip-flops, so it’s also time to start planning ways to keep your kids learning this summer. Studies show that many children lose ground in education retention during the summer break.

The New York Times recently looked at innovative efforts to help low-income students overcome some obstacles to regular school attendance – specifically a working washing machine.

Looking for close-to-home Spring Break family outings? Consider these three, which can be educational as well as fun.