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FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) — Kentucky students ranked fourth among states that test all their graduates on the ACT college admissions exam, according to data released Wednesday. Students in Kentucky’s ...
News United States » Kentucky » Education: Report: Kentucky behind other states in education, health, well-being
Ky. (WKYT) - An annual report says the state of Kentucky is falling behind the nation in education, health and family, economic well-being and community factors. In the 2025 Kids Count Data Book, an ...
News United States » Kentucky » Education: Illegal immigrants will no longer get in-state tuition in Kentucky after federal ruling
A federal judge permanently blocked Kentucky's in-state tuition policy for illegal immigrants, ruling it violated federal law and the Supremacy Clause.
News United States » Kentucky » Education: Ky. lawmakers move to override gubernatorial vetoes on budget, education bills
Kentucky lawmakers took up several dozen bills vetoed by Gov. Beshear Tuesday in their first day back after the veto break.
News United States » Kentucky » Education: Kentucky lawmakers override Governor’s veto on Education Grant Bill
FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s Republican-controlled House and Senate overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill that would opt the state into a program of education grants for K-12 students ...
News United States » Kentucky » Education: Widespread improvement needed at Kentucky Department of Education, auditor finds
Widespread improvements are needed across the Kentucky Department of Education, according to a special examination by state Auditor Allison Ball released Tuesday night. The examination, mandated by ...
News United States » Kentucky » Education: Major KSU changes among 4 education bills pushing ahead in Kentucky
The Kentucky legislature advanced 4 education bills on the same day, including one that would bring major changes to Kentucky State University.
News United States » Kentucky » Education: Governor Beshear signs bills to boost KY education and teacher pay
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bills 307 and 642 to help more Kentuckians pursue higher education and increase pay for retired teachers during reemployment. House Bill 307 ...
News United States » Kentucky » Education: Fort Knox High School academic decathlon team places second at state competition
FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Fort Knox High School academic decathlon team placed second at the Kentucky state competition, qualifying for the United States ...