https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/kentucky Kentucky en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/portrait-of-a-learner-from-vision-to-districtwide-practice Learn how one district turned Portrait of a Learner into an aligned, systemwide practice that sticks. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/portrait-of-a-learner-from-vision-to-districtwide-practice https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/youth-sports-can-turn-toxic-this-district-focuses-on-prevention/2026/02 As sideline behavior worsens, athletic leaders focus on prevention, safety, and resetting expectations. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/youth-sports-can-turn-toxic-this-district-focuses-on-prevention/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/meet-the-sports-lady-reenergizing-her-districts-athletics This athletics leader is working to reverse post-pandemic declines, especially for girls. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/meet-the-sports-lady-reenergizing-her-districts-athletics https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-nations-top-5-teachers-in-2026-focus-on-community-place-based-education/2026/01 This year's top teachers bring their communities into the classroom, and vice versa. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:28:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-nations-top-5-teachers-in-2026-focus-on-community-place-based-education/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-gut-punch-what-trumps-new-168-million-cut-means-for-community-schools/2025/12 School districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:55:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-gut-punch-what-trumps-new-168-million-cut-means-for-community-schools/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-top-leaders-led-through-change-one-will-be-superintendent-of-the-year/2025/12 They've boosted academic outcomes, piloted teacher apprenticeships, and steered through rapid growth. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:38:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-top-leaders-led-through-change-one-will-be-superintendent-of-the-year/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/funding-ends-for-school-mental-health-projects-after-a-roller-coaster-year/2025/12 Schools, universities, and others thought they had five years to boost student mental health services. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:32:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/funding-ends-for-school-mental-health-projects-after-a-roller-coaster-year/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/should-parents-face-criminal-penalties-for-their-childrens-poor-attendance/2025/10 Schools shift from a punitive approach with penalties for truancy to a greater emphasis on prevention. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:18:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/should-parents-face-criminal-penalties-for-their-childrens-poor-attendance/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-the-top-priority-for-this-districts-first-female-athletic-director/2025/09 Protecting student-athletes from heat-related injuries and illnesses is the top priority for this district's first female athletic director. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:44:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-the-top-priority-for-this-districts-first-female-athletic-director/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/in-small-towns-principals-wear-many-hats-including-ambassador/2025/09 Small-town principals juggle daily duties with serving as ambassadors to their communities. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:54:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/in-small-towns-principals-wear-many-hats-including-ambassador/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-should-we-teach-math-general-and-special-ed-researchers-dont-agree/2025/08 The divide makes it less likely that students who struggle will get access to proven strategies, researchers argue in a new study. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:24:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-should-we-teach-math-general-and-special-ed-researchers-dont-agree/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-law-claims-to-curb-teacher-sexual-misconduct-what-does-it-really-do/2025/08 In one state, teachers now face strict limits on how they can communicate with students outside the classroom. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:27:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-law-claims-to-curb-teacher-sexual-misconduct-what-does-it-really-do/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-district-pays-students-to-repair-school-devices/2025/07 One district leader says there are no downsides to having students work on Chromebook repairs. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:36:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-district-pays-students-to-repair-school-devices/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teaching-personal-finance-to-teens-in-the-age-of-online-gambling/2025/04 Teenagers have more spending power than ever before. States are pushing schools to teach them how to be responsible with their spending. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:09:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teaching-personal-finance-to-teens-in-the-age-of-online-gambling/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-cuts-to-ed-spending-will-hit-efforts-to-improve-reading-and-math-heres-how/2025/03 The Ed. Dept. said federally funded centers were “forcing radical agendas.” State officials say they helped foster academic improvement. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:44:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trumps-cuts-to-ed-spending-will-hit-efforts-to-improve-reading-and-math-heres-how/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pre-apprenticeships-give-teachers-a-taste-of-what-its-like-to-be-a-principal/2025/02 Western Kentucky University is piloting a model to develop future school leaders. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:53:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pre-apprenticeships-give-teachers-a-taste-of-what-its-like-to-be-a-principal/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/family-engagement-isnt-one-size-fits-all-heres-how-to-do-it-right/2025/02 This Kentucky district leader emphasizes meaningful family engagement training for educators. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/family-engagement-isnt-one-size-fits-all-heres-how-to-do-it-right/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2025/from-haircuts-to-home-language-one-districts-approach-to-family-engagement Miranda Scully takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to parent engagement in her Kentucky district. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2025/from-haircuts-to-home-language-one-districts-approach-to-family-engagement https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-high-schoolers-are-suing-for-better-schools-can-they-win/2025/01 A new lawsuit joins others currently challenging states to follow constitutional requirements for public education. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:54:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-high-schoolers-are-suing-for-better-schools-can-they-win/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-to-expand-protections-of-trans-students-struck-down/2025/01 The Title IX rule improperly expands sex-discrimination protection to gender identity, the judge ruled. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:22:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-to-expand-protections-of-trans-students-struck-down/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/voters-rejected-private-school-choice-a-trump-administration-may-push-it-anyway/2024/11 Pro-school choice initiatives failed in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:35:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/voters-rejected-private-school-choice-a-trump-administration-may-push-it-anyway/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/even-in-academic-classes-schools-focus-on-building-students-workforce-skills/2024/10 Schools work on meeting academic standards. What happens when they focus on different sets of skills? Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/even-in-academic-classes-schools-focus-on-building-students-workforce-skills/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/preparing-for-the-workforce-can-start-as-early-as-1st-grade-what-it-looks-like/2024/10 Preparing students for college and career success starts well before high school—and it doesn’t only involve occupation-specific training. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/preparing-for-the-workforce-can-start-as-early-as-1st-grade-what-it-looks-like/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 Three states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:35:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-teachers-go-underground-to-enhance-their-science-lessons/2024/08 This national parks program takes teachers deep underground. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:13:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-teachers-go-underground-to-enhance-their-science-lessons/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:08:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/posting-ten-commandments-in-schools-was-struck-down-in-1980-could-that-change/2024/07 In 1980, the justices invalidated a Kentucky law, similar to the new Louisiana measure, requiring classroom displays of the Decalogue. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:01:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/posting-ten-commandments-in-schools-was-struck-down-in-1980-could-that-change/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-dei-rebrand-is-playing-out-in-k-12-schools/2024/05 School districts continue to advance DEI initiatives, though the focus is more on general inclusion and belonging for all. Fri, 17 May 2024 20:02:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-dei-rebrand-is-playing-out-in-k-12-schools/2024/05