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Eastern Kentucky school district bans energy drinks for upcoming school year
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (237+ words) Pineville Independent Schools on Monday announced a ban on energy drinks, following other school districts across the country who have expressed concerns about students’ health. “As we begin the new school year, please be aware of a change for the…...
KY’s anti-DEI law made universities enact ‘neutrality’ rules. How it works at UK
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (1326+ words) The University of Kentucky has implemented an “institutional neutrality policy” that aims to make employees separate their personal perspectives from the university because the university will not take stances on political and social issues. “It has always been, or for…...
Audit: Fayette schools revenues and expenditures off by millions
13+ hour, 4+ min ago (516+ words) A full report by a Texas-based audit firm showed Fayette County Public Schools sometimes overestimated how much tax revenues it would collect and grossly underestimated how much it was spending for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025. Weaver released a…...
KY superintendent says ex-employee under investigation in student safety case
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (92+ words) An “active investigation by an outside agency” is underway in Russell County Schools, regarding “the safety and well-being of students” and a former employee. Superintendent Michael Ford used those words Friday in a carefully crafted statement that did not identify…...
No action on suspended superintendent after Fayette school board meets privately for hours
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (741+ words) After a more than two-and-a-half-hour hour special meeting in closed session Friday night to discuss “matters that might lead to the discipline or dismissal of an individual employee,” the Fayette County Board of Education did not take any public action....
KSU alumni association votes no confidence in university president
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (416+ words) The alumni association on Thursday, in a letter obtained by WKYT, “voted unanimously to express no confidence” in Koffi Akakpo, who has been the president of KSU since 2023. The association cited multiple concerns under Akakpo’s leadership, including the university’s accreditation…...
After school reverted to pencil and paper, entire KY district put big limit on screen time
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (383+ words) Back in May, when Simons Middle School announced plans to return to greater use of paper-and-pencil learning, Fleming County Schools recognized the need for a consistent approach across the district. “We did not want some schools moving in one direction…...
UK professor drops his lawsuit over law school dean, but refiles it in state court
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (559+ words) A tenured University of Kentucky professor who’s barred from teaching voluntarily dropped his own federal court case against the university and its new law school dean Tuesday. But he’s suing them again – this time in state court. But after Judge…...
Beshear says FCPS needs ‘a clean break’ with suspended superintendent
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (719+ words) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday Fayette County Public Schools and suspended Superintendent Demetrus Liggins need to have a “clean break” following months of back-and-forth. “We are far past the point of no return, where Fayette County Public Schools and…...
Beshear expands pre-K for all program to Dawson Springs Independent Schools
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (489+ words) Gov. Andy Beshear announced he is expanding his pre-K for all pilot program to Dawson Springs Independent School District. At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Beshear said the school district in Hopkins County will be the fifth school district to…...