Kentucky Education Commissioner says changes must be made to profession to address teacher shortage
Kentucky has seen a shortage of teachers as there have been more than 5,000 job openings for educators since the beginning of 2019 and critical…
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Gov. Bevin discusses changes coming to Medicaid and workforce programs in Kentucky
In an interview with The Bottom Line, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin detailed changes expected in 2019 to the state’s Medicaid program and how the state…
New report sets an ambitious agenda for education-workforce improvement
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Moving Kentucky into the Top Tier of states in education attainment and workforce quality is the focus of a new report released…
Education Commissioner addresses controversies surrounding recent changes and details new requirements for high school graduation
With changes to education in Kentucky making headlines in recent months, Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis sat down with The Bottom Line to discuss the rollout…
Kentucky’s progress and failings detailed in latest rankings
New statistics show where Kentucky stands compared to other states and nation in jobs, infrastructure, workforce, and government—the four areas laid out in the Kentucky…
Removing master’s degree requirement for Kentucky teachers will allow for additional flexibility, Interim Education Commissioner Lewis says
On Monday, Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) voted to approve a waiver that removes the requirement for teachers to earn their master’s degree within…
Forty local leaders selected for academy to address workforce needs across Kentucky
FRANKFORT— Thirty leaders of business, industry, and education from across the state have been named as the first Champions selected to attend Kentucky’s Talent Pipeline…
Kentucky Interim Education Commissioner requests changes to Board of Education strategic plan
Wednesday, the Kentucky Board of Education held a retreat at the Kentucky Chamber headquarters where Kentucky Interim Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis explained overall needs for…
Gov. Matt Bevin appoints Derrick Ramsey as Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
On Tuesday, Gov. Matt Bevin announced the appointment of Derrick Ramsey as Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Ramsey has been serving as…
Work Matters Task Force Report released, focusing on five key populations for employment
On Tuesday, the Kentucky Work Matters Task Force, formed in 2017, revealed its report focusing on helping people find employment and be a part of…