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Kentucky Board of Education discusses recent assessment and accountability results, focuses on student achievement

Members of the Kentucky Board of Education convene during the second day of their regular December meeting. Photo by Joe Ragusa, Kentucky Department of Education, Dec. 4, 2025 (FRANKFORT, KY) – Kentucky Board of Education members discussed Kentucky’s latest assessment and accountabilityEducation · Frankfort Read Article

KDE Announces Video and Poster Contest to Promote 'You Belong! Attendance Matters' Campaign - NKyTribune

Students from across Kentucky have the chance to make videos and posters showing what makes their school special in a new contest to combat chronic absenteeism. The Kentucky Department of Education has created a new You Belong! Attendance Matters video and poster contest category for the upcoming 2026 Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship...Frankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort See the Story

Three Kentucky educators honored as part of the 2025 Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program

(FRANKFORT, KY) – Three educators have been honored as 2025 Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program (KEEP) award winners by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). The three KEEP recipients are Robyn Ballinger, a special education teacher at Chenoweth Elementary School (Jefferson County); Charlotte Holtzclaw, a science teacherFrankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort Read Article

Building Empathy Through Tangible Learning Experiences – The Climate Initiative

Every day, students around the world are seeking answers to climate issues and wondering how they can make a difference in their communities. One such issue is the global water crisis. World Vision reports that 1 in 11 people worldwide lack access to clean water and points out that women and girls around the world walk about 3.7 miles daily to haul 44 pounds of water. As educators looking to answer difficult questions, as well as teach and empow…Frankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort Read Article

KSP Donates More than 300,000 Pounds of Food Through Its Annual Holiday Campaign - WNKY News 40 Television

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – An annual holiday initiative is giving back in a big way. Governor Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky State Police “Cram the Cruiser” drive collected 306,961 pounds of food this holiday season. “Kentuckians always show up for one another, and this year’s response to the ‘Cram the Cruiser’ drive is another powerful example of that spirit,” said Gov. Beshear. “These donations will help thousands of families enjoy a more hope…Frankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort See the Story

Senate President Stivers Recognized with 2025 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award

Senate President Robert Stivers was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award on December 11 by several members of the Kentucky Chamber Board at the Chamber’s headquarters. President Stivers was among a select group of legislators who “went to bat” for Kentucky business during the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly by displaying conspicuous actions to strengthen business, improve competitiveness, and ensure growth. Recipients of the Kentucky Chambe…Senate · Frankfort Read Article

Bill Straub: It is honestly comedy gold, the hyprocrisy of Jamie Comer - NKyTribune

Having thoroughly humiliated himself over the bogus and years long Biden Crime Family™ investigation, Rep. Jamie Comer has now established that his nitwittery is infinite, changing horses to pursue the Great Autopen Caper of 2024-25, leaving the American public breathless with anticipation for additional comedy gold. Comer, R-TheFrankfortLoop, promoted continuously as the next governor of...Frankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort Read Article

Kentucky State Parent Charged with Murder After Fatal Campus Shooting

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear Talks Pre-K for All, Federal Cuts and Democrat Midterm Strategy

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Ky. Gov. Andy Beshear is looking ahead to the legislative session, where lawmakers will pass the last two-year budget of his governorship, and toward the midterm elections.Frankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort See the Story

Indianapolis teen killed in Kentucky State University shooting

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A tragic shooting at Kentucky State University leaves one student from Indianapolis dead and another injured. The suspect is in custody.Frankfort, Kentucky · Frankfort Read Article

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1 dead and 1 injured in a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort

Kentucky State Parent Charged with Murder After Fatal Campus Shooting

$1M Bond Set for KSU Shooting Suspect

Kentucky Board of Education discusses recent assessment and accountability results, focuses on student achievement

KDE Announces Video and Poster Contest to Promote 'You Belong! Attendance Matters' Campaign - NKyTribune

Three Kentucky educators honored as part of the 2025 Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program

Building Empathy Through Tangible Learning Experiences – The Climate Initiative

KSP Donates More than 300,000 Pounds of Food Through Its Annual Holiday Campaign - WNKY News 40 Television

Senate President Stivers Recognized with 2025 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award

Bill Straub: It is honestly comedy gold, the hyprocrisy of Jamie Comer - NKyTribune

Kentucky State Parent Charged with Murder After Fatal Campus Shooting

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Talks Pre-K for All, Federal Cuts and Democrat Midterm Strategy

Indianapolis teen killed in Kentucky State University shooting

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Kentucky Board of Education discusses recent assessment and accountability results, focuses on student achievement

KDE Announces Video and Poster Contest to Promote 'You Belong! Attendance Matters' Campaign - NKyTribune

Three Kentucky educators honored as part of the 2025 Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program

Building Empathy Through Tangible Learning Experiences – The Climate Initiative

KSP Donates More than 300,000 Pounds of Food Through Its Annual Holiday Campaign - WNKY News 40 Television

Senate President Stivers Recognized with 2025 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award

Bill Straub: It is honestly comedy gold, the hyprocrisy of Jamie Comer - NKyTribune

Kentucky State Parent Charged with Murder After Fatal Campus Shooting

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Talks Pre-K for All, Federal Cuts and Democrat Midterm Strategy

Indianapolis teen killed in Kentucky State University shooting

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