On and off the court, Kentucky’s a player
Tell us why you think Kentucky is No. 1 It’s no secret the Commonwealth is a hotbed for college basketball success, something that’s never been…
Education
Ten ways in 3 days to help Kentucky business
As the 2012 General Assembly comes to an end, a coalition of Chambers of Commerce from across the state have urged Kentucky legislators to take action…
Bills introduced to professionalize teaching standards
Two bills introduced this session, deserving of Chamber support, will significantly professionalize the teaching profession, raising the standards in the classroom. The current system includes…
Career pathways legislation passes House
The Chamber-supported career pathways legislation, HB 75 (Belcher), unanimously passed the House Education Committee today. The bill would provide career-based programs of study for high…
House Education Committee attempts compromise on dropout bill
In a meeting of the House Education Committee this week, an attempted compromise proposal passed the committee to address the high school dropout issue in…
Senate Education Committee passes bill for tribunal reform
SB 132 (McGaha) passed the Senate Education Committee this week. The bill would reform the system by which teachers are given due process to appeal…
Chamber president testifies on quality of Kentucky’s graduates
At a meeting of the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education this week, Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson shared the employer community’s take…
Charter school legislation heard before packed crowd
Today, during a meeting of the House Education Committee, charter school legislation, HB 77 (Montell), was heard for informational purposes before a packed crowd. Dave…
Education Legislation Update
Raise the dropout age – SB 109 (Westwood) recently passed the Senate. SB 109 allows local school boards, on the recommendation of the superintendent, to require children residing…
Ask your legislator to support charter schools
On Tuesday, February 14 at 8:00 a.m., an informational hearing on a bill in the House Education Committee is important to the state of education in the Commonwealth….