Kentucky’s youth are caught in the middle as Beshear-Cameron spar over transgender care
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern Ysa Leon is questioning their future in the commonwealth. The outcome of Kentucky’s gubernatorial race this November will be a deciding factor. “I’ve told...
Carnegie Center announces abrupt resignation of its executive director, city councilmember Shayla D. Lynch, J.D.
LEXINGTON, KY – In a sudden and unexpected move, Shayla D. Lynch, J.D. the executive director of the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, has resigned from her position, effective August...
Proposed $90K for FCPS ‘Team of Six’ training series raises eyebrows
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a discussion that may raise eyebrows, the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Board reviewed a budget of approximately $90,000 for a year-long professional learning plan known as the “Team of...
FCPS to propose $57.8 million building for Rise STEM Academy for Girls at Webb Manor site
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor LEXINGTON, Ky. — After years of persistent appeals from parents, Fayette County Public Schools is set to present a proposal to the school board...
Democratic lawmakers unveil bill to expand free school meals in Ky., aiming to reduce childhood hunger by 2025-26
FRANKFORT, Ky. – In an ambitious move to address childhood hunger, a problem impacting one in seven Kentucky youths, state Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong and state Representative Chad Aull,...
Henry Clay High School teacher arrested on 17 counts of sexual offenses involving minors
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington high school teacher, Kevin Lentz, 49, has been charged with 17 sexual offenses involving minors and has been placed on leave by the Fayette...
Beshear Anticipates Difficulty in Finding New Education Chief Amid Political Backlash
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed concerns on Wednesday about the potential difficulties in finding a new education chief, following the political backlash faced by the outgoing...
Anderson County library board appointment speaks volumes
by Teri Carter, Kentucky Lantern On Friday, July 28, after learning that a man named Bobby Proctor had been appointed by Anderson County Fiscal Court to our public library’s...
State education committee hears from Kentucky math center
by Nancy Royden, Legislative Research Commission Public Information Office FRANKFORT — The Interim Joint Committee on Education heard from supporters of the Kentucky Center for Mathematics on Tuesday about...
Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass to leave post at end of September
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass is stepping down as the state’s top education official to become the associate vice president of teaching and learning...