Kentucky falls to 41st in average teacher pay
New reports highlighted by the Kentucky Education Association show that Kentucky educators’ salaries continue to lose ground to those in other states. According to the annual reports released by...
Kentucky’s next education commissioner says building relationships across the state is a priority
FRANKFORT — As he begins his transition from county superintendent to Kentucky education commissioner, Robbie Fletcher says implementing his goals for the state’s public schools will rely on relationships...
Senate confirms Robbie Fletcher as next Kentucky education commissioner
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate has confirmed the next commissioner of education after giving him a warm reception in the Senate Education Committee last week. Robbie Fletcher, who is now...
Fletcher tells lawmakers he wants to serve all Kentucky kids, avoid politics as ed commissioner
FRANKFORT — Robbie Fletcher, awaiting confirmation as Kentucky’s next education commissioner, told a Senate committee Friday that schools should be dedicated to serving all children and that he values...
Senate resolution filed to confirm Robbie Fletcher as Kentucky education commissioner
FRANKFORT — When Kentucky senators return to Frankfort next month for the two final days of the legislative session, they will have to decide whether to confirm the Kentucky Board of...
State school board picks a new commissioner, but no announcement until contract is approved
The Kentucky Board of Education is set to start contract negotiations with a finalist for state education commissioner after two days of candidate interviews. Three finalists named in Kentucky’s...
