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Seven Kentucky Schools Earn 2024 National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence
Over the past 40 years, 9,000 schools have earned the National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence. This is a coveted distinction as it is the only one given by the U.S. Department of Education. It was created not only to recognize amazing schools throughout the nation but also to look at what makes them great. What are their standards? What kind of environment are they fostering to help students succeed? This can then be shared with other schools for improvement and achievement overall.
Order your free at-home COVID-19 tests now from federal government — here’s how
Kentuckians can now order free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government and are encouraged to order them to have on hand before the holiday season begins. “Reopening this popular program is the latest step by the Biden-Harris Administration to ensure that over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are available to all who want them this fall and winter,” Dawn O’Connell, assistant secretary for preparedness and response for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said in a news release. “Before you visit with your family and friends this holiday season, take a quick test and help keep them safe from COVID-19.”
Kentucky firefighters spend a week of training in the Czech Republic
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Fifteen firefighters from Owensboro, Daviess Daviess County, Henderson, Greenville, Airport-Sorgho fire departments and the Fire Academy of Kentucky partook in international training in Olomouc. Through a Sister Cities Firefighter exchange program, these firefighters engaged in hands-on training like residential firefighting and flashover drills. The goal of an exchange like this is […]
Manufacturers facing difficult workforce environment
It’s enough to make a human resources professional look for another line of work. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, there were 8.2 million open jobs in the country in July and only 7.1 million unemployed workers. The numbers don’t add up on the state level either....
KY Department of Education releases assessment/accountability data — leaving plenty of room for improvement
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released assessment and accountability data for the 2023-2024 school year. This is the second year the current accountability system, with status and change as ways to evaluate state indicators, has been in full implementation.
Autumn Escapes in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois + 2024 Fall Foliage Map
The Autumnal Equinox fell on Sunday, September 22nd this year, and if you’ve been outside lately, you’ve probably noticed the hints of color starting to pop in the treetops. Before long, our local forests and valleys will be bursting with the vibrant hues of fall! While New England is famous for its leaf-peeping season, there are plenty of beautiful spots right in our backyard just waiting for you to explore.
$100,000+ Jobs in Kentucky That Don’t Require a College Degree
It's no secret that the American economy is not at its best and hasn't been in a while. The job market is tough, even for finding average jobs with a middle-of-the-row pay rate. University student tuition is at the highest it has ever been, and student loan debt has been a topic bouncing around the walls of political houses.
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