KY: Education
KY School districts say SNAP Cuts legislation could worsen student hunger
Kentucky school districts say a proposed bill to tighten restrictions on SNAP participation will lead to an uptick in student hunger. House Bill 367 …
KY bill would strengthen trauma-informed resources in schools
Suicide rates among young Kentuckians are rising and proposed legislation would strengthen trauma-informed care in schools and boost youth suicide pre…
KY wants colleges to redesign admissions with focus on low-income, first-generation students
Kentucky is one of a handful of states that's been awarded a $150,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to test changes to the college admissions process…
KY quiere que las universidades rediseñen sus procesos de admisión
Kentucky es uno de los pocos estados que ha recibido una subvención de $150 mil de la Fundación Lumina para probar cambios en el proceso de …
KY youth speak to lawmakers on mental health, drug epidemic, more
Protecting, supporting and listening to Kentucky's kids is the focus of Children's Advocacy Week. As events at the Capitol in Frankfort wrap up…
Appalachian teachers say 'intense' challenges ahead for education in region
Educators in Appalachian Kentucky said significant school disruption and remote learning during the COVID pandemic combined with the devastating flood…
Report: KY faces workforce crisis in sectors that support children
New county-level data show Kentucky is facing a severe shortage of workers in sectors supporting children, including teachers, counselors, child care …
As Latino Workforce Grows, 'Urgent Need’ to Improve Access to Digital Economy
By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News …
Experts: Catch Up on Kids’ Immunizations During Back-to-School Season
Health experts are urging parents to check on the status of their child's vaccinations, amid pertussis and COVID-19 outbreaks among children that …
Expertos: Póngase al día con las vacunas de los niños para el regreso a clases
Expertos en salud llaman a los padres a comprobar el estado de las vacunas de sus hijos, en medio de brotes de tos ferina y COVID-19, que han …
KY Child Care Providers Face Uncertain Future as Federal Funding Runs Out
New federal data show child care expenses are out of reach for most families, and in Kentucky, providers are struggling to keep their doors open…
Student Loan Decision Will Impact Hundreds of Thousands of Kentuckians
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to block President Biden's one-time, $400 billion student debt relief plan will affect hundreds of thousands of …