Local victories that shaped the testing landscape in 2015-16 school year
Educators take advantage of anti-testing momentum to create better learning environments for students.
State Kentucky
Civics teachers come to Washington, tell Senate, ‘Do your job’
“It’s about the future of our country and making sure our students have a system they can trust and eventually lead.”
Congress rethinking GPO-WEP, controversial laws that penalize retired educators
Lawmakers are discussing changes to Social Security offsets that have unfairly impacted public servants and their families for decades.
Testing reduction creates new opportunities to improve learning for KY students
Educators, local school officials collaborate on strategic vision to improve education for all students.
Education on the ballot in Kentucky Governor’s race
How the Kentucky Governor’s race will impact future generations of students
Young educators: KY pension problems dampen outlook for students, new teachers
State lawmakers are encouraged to ‘close the gap’ to prevent pension problems from discouraging talented young educators away from teaching.
Educators in forest, rural communities urge lawmakers to help students
The Secure Rural Schools Act, offering millions to struggling rural communities, is close to winning an extension from Congress
GPO-WEP: Unfair policies that hurt some retired educators
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2015 would repeal harmful laws that cut retirement benefits for some educators.
Educators’ retirement security at risk in Kentucky due to $14 billion shortfall
KY state auditor: State’s long-term health depends on educators getting what they were promised.
2014 NEA Political Activist of the Year finalist: Kentucky’s Jo McKim
It’s about advocating for what we need and getting candidates elected and ballot initiatives passed. If we’re not active on these issues, we’re letting our students down.” — Jo McKim