
Class action lawsuit seeks to halt enforcement of anti-trans law in Lexington public schools
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern A class action lawsuit against Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron and the Fayette County Board of Education argues that students’ constitutional and privacy rights...

‘Picture of Homelessness in Lexington’ a stark reality amidst claims of prosperity
by Paul Oliva LEXINGTON, Ky. — A press conference held Tuesday at Northside Library by “Picture of Homelessness in Lexington” revealed alarming statistics about the city’s homeless population. A...

Anticipated Street Survey findings to challenge official homelessness count in Lexington
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, KY — A forthcoming presentation set for Tuesday promises to shed new light on the severity of homelessness in Lexington. According to...

Advocates urge lawmakers to continue advancing computer science in schools
by Nancy Royden, Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT — The Interim Joint Committee on Education on Tuesday heard from computer science advocates about ways this multi-faceted discipline could be expanded...

FCPS union-busting controversy continues over “special privileges” and “company union”
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times This article has been updated to clarify the nature of the Superintendent’s acknowledgement of AFT120. LEXINGTON, Ky. — A tumultuous saga involving Fayette...

Kentucky ban on collecting some union dues by payroll deduction struck down
Teachers union wins a round as judge rules new law created ‘favoritism’ toward some unions exempted by legislature from its provisions by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky judge...

Fayette School Board fast tracks Henry Clay construction project, names new middle school
Lexington, KY — The Fayette County Board of Education held a planning work session on Monday, focusing on several key initiatives and approvals that could shape the future of...

Fayette County School Board navigates tax rate amid rising property values
Lexington, KY — The Fayette County Board of Education voted to lower real estate tax rates Monday against a nuanced backdrop. While the rate has decreased, the district’s projected...

An Act for Better Futures: Ensuring Nutritious School Meals for Kentucky’s Children
by State Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong and State Representative Chad Aull As parents, back-to-school season is always a time of excitement for our families and communities. However, this year,...

One arts gathering flees, another cancels after confrontation in Harlan County
Pine Mountain Settlement School board says it will release a response soon by Jamie Lucke, Kentucky Lantern An Appalachian arts nonprofit’s gathering at Pine Mountain Settlement School in Harlan...