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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Test scores measure a moment. They do not measure a child's worth - or a teacher's | Opinion

When Kentucky’s state test scores are released, the numbers quickly become the headline. I saw the first article seconds after midnight. Schools are compared. Districts are ranked. Successes are celebrated, shortcomings criticized, and conclusions drawn about the quality of education being delivered. But before we reduce an entire school year to a collection of numbers, we should ask ourselves a question: What, exactly, are we measuring? As a special education teacher with 28 years in Kentucky classrooms and time served on the Kentucky Board of Education, I understand the importance of assessment. Data can help educators identify gaps, evaluate instruction and determine where students need additional support. We should not ignore results simply because they are uncomfortable. But we should never confuse a measurement with the whole story. A standardized test captures a snapshot of a child’s performance on a particular assessment at a particular moment. It does not capture every obstacle that child has overcome, every skill they have developed, or every reason they walked into the classroom struggling that day. It cannot fully measure the student with autism who has learned to regulate their emotions well enough to remain in class, the struggling reader with dyslexia who finally

Kentucky · 23d

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New emails, medical records detail what parents reported after 22 hospitalized at PRP High School

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — Jefferson County Public Schools said last week its investigation into what sent 22 people to the hospital at Pleasure Ridge Park High School was complete, but the district still hasn’t confirmed what made them sick. Now, newly obtained emails and medical records show what...

Jefferson County, KY · 25d
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More Than Two Dozen Kentucky High School Football Players Will Be Punished For Nasty Brawl

More than two dozen high school football players will be suspended for their roles in the nasty brawl between Ballard and Fern Creek in Kentucky. If we’re being honest, the total amount of suspensions likely could’ve (and maybe should’ve) been more. It was an ugly scene! Not only did the high school football game end […] The post More Than Two Dozen Kentucky High School Football Players Will Be Punished For Nasty Brawl appeared first on BroBible.

Louisville, KY · 10-07
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Kentucky high school football team has 14 players suspended going into tilt with No. 1 Louisville Trinity

A Kentucky high school football team will be without 14 players heading into their contest against the No. 1 ranked Louisville (Ky.) Trinity tomorrow night on Father Harry Jansing Field at R.W. Marshall Stadium, according to a report by the Louisville Courier Journal. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] Per the outlet, Louisville (Ky.) Ballard will be without 14 players, including eight defensive starters, due to suspensions stemming from a bench-clearing fight during a 28-0 win over Fern Creek Traditional (Ky.), a makeup game from earlier in the season. The Bruin...

Louisville, KY · 10-08

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NKY report cards show a decrease in higher-performing schools

The Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE) school report cards for the 2025-2026 academic year are out. The annual reports, released Thursday, score all of Kentucky's 171 public school districts based on state testing results, academic progress, school climate, college readiness, and graduation rates. In Northern Kentucky, Fort Thomas has the...

Kentucky · 23d

The Courier Journal

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Parents sue Oldham Co. Schools claiming retaliation over complaints

Parents in Oldham County have filed a lawsuit against the board of education , claiming retaliation after they attempted to advocate for their daughters' special education needs. In the suit, filed Oct. 8 in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, parents Olivia and Timothy Tipton accuse Oldham County Schools employees of interfering in their advocacy for their two younger daughters, who both have ADHD. The youngest daughter also has a speech impairment. The Tiptons also allege the district retaliated against them after they publicly criticized it at a board meeting and on social media by filing a request for a due process hearing with the Kentucky Department of Education . The lawsuit comes after the Tiptons filed a complaint with the state over special education violations, referencing issues they had with Oldham County Schools special education dating back to 2024. More: Parents, national advocate criticize Oldham County special education In a statement, Oldham County Schools spokesperson Lori Farmer denied the district or any of its employees acted unlawfully. "We take seriously our responsibility to every student we serve and to the families who partner with us," the statement said. "Because this matter is in litigation, and out

Oldham County, KY · 24d

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Making state history: Most college degrees and credentials awarded in a single year, report says

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A new report from the Council on Postsecondary Education, released Tuesday, shows that Kentucky colleges and universities granted the highest number of degrees and credentials in a single year in the state’s history. “Every one of these graduates makes Kentucky’s workforce stronger,” CPE President Aaron...

Kentucky · 24d

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Cooperative Extension adds value to our community

A little history about the establishment of the cooperative extension service and land grant colleges. The mid 1800’s most formal education ended after a few years of school. However, a group of congressmen led by Justin Morrill saw a need to establish a type of college for the sector of the people not devoted to the professions but, rather to industry and trades. In 1862 with increasing pressure from leading agriculturalist amidst the height of the Civil War President Lincoln signed on July 2, 1862, the Act created a national system of land-grant colleges, the University of Kentucky. As land grant colleges grew, a need for agricultural experimental stations was garnered, they were established by the Hatch Act of 1887. In the Morrill Act of 1890 Congress realized that the land grant college system was inadequate and therefore established 17 more colleges most of which served predominately underserved citizens in the south, this act established what is now known as Kentucky State University. The final piece of legislation was the Smith Lever Act of 1914 which established the Extension arm to disseminate the information and research published by the land grant colleges to the public. As a result, the land grant colleges now had a complete support branch, the Cooperative Extension Service, that was supported by local, state, and federal governments.

Kentucky · 24d

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Green spaces surrounding SAC have decreased in recent years

Chances are, many on the University of Louisville’s Belknap campus have spent quite a bit of time in the plaza of the Student Activities Center. Students walk through on their way to class, enjoy eating lunch outdoors and participate in events at the Red Barn every day. These same...

Louisville, KY · 24d

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Rebels drop regular season finale to Danville Christan

LIBERTY — Casey County came up short as Danville Christian held on to win 3-1 in a boys' high school soccer regular season finale on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Rebels and Warriors are newfound rivals. Danville Christian is an upstart boys' high school soccer program. Casey County slipped to...

Danville, KY · 24d

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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week

The LINK nky Educator of the Week contest recognizes and celebrates the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. Each week, we will choose three nominees who have made an impact on their community and who represent a diverse mix of roles, grade levels, subject areas, school types and geographic locations.

Florence, KY · 25d

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Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs opens applications for high school, collegiate programs

The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs is now accepting applications for its “Summer Startup” program for high school students and its “Collegiate Pitch” competition for college-age entrepreneurs. In 2027, GSE will once again partner with the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics to...

Kentucky · 25d

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What is a U of L degree worth?

New federal earnings standards raise questions about how both college programs and their graduates should be valued. For University of Louisville senior Elliot Meadows, the value of a college degree cannot be measured by a paycheck. Meadows, a theatre arts major, expects to earn around $40,000 annually after graduation if...

Louisville, KY · 26d

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OPINION: Parking on campus is a burden

For University of Louisville students who drive to campus, getting to class can feel like a race against the clock. Finding an open space, making sure it’s actually allowed with their specific permit and still getting to class on time adds unnecessary layers of stress to an already-packed schedule.

Louisville, KY · 26d

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Kentucky High School State Finalist Meredith Carricato Verbals To Towson For Fall 2027

At the 2026 CAA Championships, Carricato’s 200 FL PB would have qualified for the ‘B’ final, while her 100 FL and 200 FR times would have made the ‘C’ finals. Current photo via Meredith Carricato. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of...

Kentucky · 26d

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Cross country ends regular season at Haunted Woods Classic

The HCXC had another excellent weekend of racing with the Haunted Woods Classic hosted by Oldham County High School. The cool weather made for ideal racing conditions that produced more personal best times, season best times, course best times, and several medals earned. The course has also become a team favorite with the Halloween theme and course running through woods.

Oldham County, KY · 24d

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Texas 5A State Champion Aiden Tokarski Pledges 2028 Verbal to Louisville

Texas 5A State Champion Aiden Tokarski Pledges 2028 Verbal to Louisville. NEW COMMIT: The University of Louisville has secured another verbal commitment for Fall 2028, this time from Aiden Tokarski of Colleyville, Texas. Tokarski is a versatile Junior National qualifier. He will join Robbie Rosenbaum in The Ville as a...

Louisville, KY · 26d

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Lindsey Wilson University Director Of Financial Aid Audrey Price To Appear On KET’s ‘Education Matters’

COLUMBIA, KY. (10/12/2026) Lindsey Wilson University Director of Financial Aid Audrey Price will appear on the upcoming broadcast of a Kentucky Educational Television show about college and financial aid. Price will appear on the KET show “Education Matters,” which is scheduled to air for the first time at 8 p.m....

Columbia, KY · 26d

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WOWK High School Football 2026: Week 8

(WOWK) – It’s Week 8 of high school football in the Tri-State, and here’s a look at your scores and highlights from West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. For our Game of the Week, it’s over to West Virginia. The George Washington Patriots were looking to stay unbeaten at home against Princeton. Late in the first, De’Sean Isabell keeps it on the read option, and he finds a lane. He goes 39 yards to the house for the first touchdown of the game. Patriots lead 7-0. GW wins it 31-14 over the Tigers.

West Virginia · 28d