The annual Richmond Teen Center's Back to School Bash won't have its normal fanfare this year.
After making the hard decision to close Berea College to in-person learning back in March — becoming the first college in the state to do so — Berea College President Lyle Roelofs said re-opening plans were just as hard to determine.
A senior lecturer at Eastern Kentucky University is one of nine journalism faculty members nationwide to receive an Educator of Color Fellowship from the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE).
FRANKFORT– First Lady Britainy Beshear on Tuesday announced a new program, Coverings for Kids, which helps Kentuckians to donate facial coverings directly to local school districts.
Berea Community Elementary teacher Gretchen May was recently selected by the Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) as a Kentucky Math Teacher Leader (KYMTL).
June 17 is a night Glenn Marshall Elementary first-grade teacher Contessa Harris will never forget.
The Berea Independent School District has become the first district in the county to announce plans for a virtual-based school year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Starting next week, from July 27 to July 29, families of students that attend St. Mark’s Catholic School can pick up used uniforms for the next school year, a press release stated.
On a 12-acre piece of land, five minutes from Eastern Kentucky University's campus, Gus LaFontaine is in the midst of creating a new way of learning.
James Ray said he's glad to be back at Madison Southern High School.
FRANKFORT A Denver, Colorado, school superintendent has been named Kentucky Commissioner of Education, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
The Madison County Board of Education pushed back the student start date by two weeks.
The Fall Contingency Planning Task Force announced that more arrangements have been made to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and to keep Eastern Kentucky University students, faculty and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic in an email to students on July 7.
The Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents met virtually on June 30 and approved a $340,551,279 budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year, $17 million less than the previous year's overall operating budget, according to Interim President David McFaddin.
Berea Community Schools in partnership with Berea Kids Eat has created a unique opportunity for children in the area — a multipurpose bus.
Beth Mullins signed up for job alerts at Berea Community Schools after she met Superintendent Diane Hatchett a little more than a year ago at a conference.
As students, staff and families prepare to return to face-to-face instruction for the upcoming 2020-21 school year, local principals and superintendents gear up to enforce state mandated COVID-19 regulations.
On June 24, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the unveiling of the “Healthy at School” Safety Expectations and Best Practices Guidelines for Kentucky Schools (K-12), which was issued by the Kentucky Department for Public Health in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education.
According to a post on the Madison County Schools Facebook page Wednesday afternoon, the county has decided to cancel all in-person graduation ceremonies.
Eastern Kentucky University recently named Dannie Moore as the new vice president for strategic initiatives as well as the new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
All Berea students are invited back to Berea College's campus to return for the fall semester, which is scheduled to start Aug. 12.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Health guidance for Kentucky schools reopening in the age of the coronavirus will include having students wear masks and keeping their distance from one another, state officials said Wednesday.
The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced law enforcement recruits from Class 511 may return to campus on June 28 to complete the Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy.
Kenzie Dalton, a 2020 Powell County High School graduate, received a $2,000 scholarship presented by People's Bank of Madison and Rockcastle Counties.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — If you need help adulting, the University of Kentucky now offers a class for that.
Eastern Kentucky University announced plans to re-open campus for class this fall.
The health, safety and well-being of students, faculty and staff is of utmost importance to the OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) at Eastern Kentucky University.
FRANKFORT (KT) - Issues faced by Kentucky’s public schools due to the coronavirus pandemic were discussed during the General Assembly’s Interim Joint Education Committee on Tuesday.
After a 15-year long career with Madison County Schools, the principal of Madison Southern High School is saying goodbye
In January, the Madison County School Board approved a tentative budget for the 2020-2021 year.
Madison Southern High School Principal Brandon Watkins has accepted a position with Montgomery County Schools.
Since it opened in 2017, Eastern Kentucky University's Scholar House has held a big year-end celebration for the pre-kindergarten students in its Head Start program.
The irony of the moment wasn't lost on Model Laboratory senior class president Jacob Osborne.
The irony of the moment wasn't lost on Model Laboratory senior class president Jacob Osborne.
In the past three years, Parsons Counseling & Play Therapy Center has awarded more than $7,500 in scholarships to local high school graduates.
There were no speeches.
Jeff Whitaker was named Eastern Kentucky University’s Chief Information Officer, the university announced Wednesday.
BEREA — The rain poured down, very hard at times, for most of the day.
Students at a pair of Madison County Schools got one last chance to come back on campus last week and goodbye to their teachers.
A steady line of cars filed through the parking lot of Berea Community School Thursday evening.
Madison County Schools will be approaching high school graduations in two different ways: a virtual ceremony with speeches and an in-person graduation to come later.
Eight students were celebrated in a different kind of graduation Thursday afternoon.
Schools all across Madison County have welcomed their students back onto their campuses in recent weeks — but not for classes.
Dwayne Mack was appointed vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Berea College effective July 1.
The Madison County Board of Education plans to meet virtually Thursday as coronavirus restrictions prevent an in-person gathering.
Through an unexpected journey of research leading to the upcoming publication of a biography, the late Katherine Jackson French helped Berea College Assistant Professor Elizabeth DiSavino feel at home in southern Appalachia.
Two Berea College students received national recognition from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program through the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Four people have been arrested for harassing communications following a sophomore's post on social media detailing her experience with racism at Madison Southern High School.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Department of Education is asking school districts to be flexible as they plan calendars for the next school year.
As part of the celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8), the staff at Model Laboratory wanted to do something special for the families of their students.
Since it opened in 2017, Eastern Kentucky University's Scholar House has held a big year-end celebration for the pre-kindergarten students in its Head Start program.
The irony of the moment wasn't lost on Model Laboratory senior class president Jacob Osborne.
There were no speeches.
BEREA — The rain poured down, very hard at times, for most of the day.
Students at a pair of Madison County Schools got one last chance to come back on campus last week and goodbye to their teachers.
A steady line of cars filed through the parking lot of Berea Community School Thursday evening.
Eight students were celebrated in a different kind of graduation Thursday afternoon.
Schools all across Madison County have welcomed their students back onto their campuses in recent weeks — but not for classes.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Department of Education is asking school districts to be flexible as they plan calendars for the next school year.
As part of the celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8), the staff at Model Laboratory wanted to do something special for the families of their students.
BEREA -- Many schools across Madison County have held teachers parades since the COVID-19 outbreak -- where the teachers and staff drive through the neighbors of students.
There are no new cases of the coronavirus for Madison County as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the local health department.
More than anything, local school leaders are most upset about how their schools won't be ending in a traditional fashion following Gov. Andy Beshear's recommendation Monday that schools remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The University of Kentucky announced plans Tuesday to lay off and furlough some employees in response to a projected $70 million budget shortfall in the coming year caused by the coronavirus.
Former EKU softball player Stayce Toups has traded her glove for a mask and gown to help combat COVID-19.
Morehead State University Theatre students have come together to present its latest production in an unconventional way after the university canceled all public performance by the School of Creative Arts.
In recent weeks, schools across Madison County have been conducting teacher parades, where staff and facility drive around in a festive procession and visit their students in their neighborhoods -- from a safe distance.
Eastern Kentucky University is seeking nominations for EKU alumni who are working in critical roles on the front line.
Interim President David McFaddin announced the plan to refund 33% of housing costs and 33% of dining plan costs in an email sent to students on March 9.
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- Berea College announces plan for fall semester
- Kentucky offers health guidance to reopen schools
- DOCJT recruits return to EKU
- EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: Upward Bound student earns scholarship
- Univ. of Kentucky offers online summer adulting class
- EKU makes plans to open for fall 2020
- EKU OSHA training courses available via Zoom
- Education officials sort through reopening issues
- 'A great fit'
- Madison County School Board approves tentative budget that does not dip into contingency fund
- Brandon Watkins leaves Madison County Schools
- EKU's Scholar House celebrates pre-k grads
- Model honors Class of 2020 with unusual ceremony
- Model honors Class of 2020 with drive-thru commencement
- Parsons Counseling awards scholarships
- Honoring the Class of 2020: Central and Southern play host to drive-thru celebrations
- Whitaker Named CIO at Alma Mater
- Sunshine Friends celebrates first-ever kindergarten class
- Saying goodbye
- 'SCHOOL'S OUT' Berea Community Elementary says goodbye to students
- Gilliam announces graduation plans
- An unexpected "graduation"
- Kirksville Elementary welcomes students back to campus
- Dwayne Mack promoted at Berea College
- Madison County Board of Ed to meet Thursday
- 'Kentucky's Forgotten Ballad Collector'
- Two Berea College students named Fulbright winners
- Four arrested following social media post detailing racism
- Official: Schools should be flexible with start dates
- Model honors 2020 At-Home Teachers of the Year
- 'Success is sweet' -- Shannon Johnson Elementary plays host to student parade
- EKU professor wins Fulbright for research in Sicily
- No new cases; McFaddin breaks down $7 million shortfall
- Berea Community High School No. 20 in Kentucky
- Finishing out the school year
- University of Kentucky announces steps to overcome shortfall
- STAR Scholarships awarded to high schoolers
- EKU professor receives Fulbright Scholar award
- 'All I want to do is help'
- MSU offers free online performance of 'In the Next Room'
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