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Kentucky ranks 18th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, Kentucky reported 806 teacher vacancies, equating to 12 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 18th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

By Bluegrass Times | Apr 10, 2025

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Kentucky ranks 45 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

Kentucky ranks 45 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $39,204 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

By Bluegrass Times | Apr 2, 2025

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497,455 white students enrolled in Kentucky schools in 2022-23 school year

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 31, 2024

White students comprised 72.4% of the Kentucky student body in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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35,350 multiracial students enrolled in Kentucky schools in 2022-23 school year

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 27, 2024

The number of multiracial students enrolled in Kentucky schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Kentucky Education: 63,502 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 23, 2024

Hispanic or Latino students comprised 9.2% of the Kentucky student body in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Kentucky Education: 14,063 Asian students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 19, 2024

The number of Asian students enrolled in Kentucky schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Analysis: American Indian or Alaska Native students comprised 0.1% of Kentucky student body in 2022-23 school year

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 15, 2024

American Indian or Alaska Native students comprised 0.1% of the Kentucky student body in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Average cost of college education in Kentucky rises for students in 2022-23 school year

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 4.9% in Kentucky in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Analysis: African American students comprised 10.9% of Kentucky student body in 2022-23 school year

By Bluegrass Times | Oct 11, 2024

The number of African American students enrolled in Kentucky schools in the 2022-23 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Kentucky ranks no. 36 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Bluegrass Times | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Kentucky secured the thirty-sixth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 62.9%.

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Analysis: Kentucky not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Bluegrass Times Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Bluegrass Times shows that Kentucky is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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2021: Gateway Community and Technical College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Kentucky students

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 19, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Gateway Community and Technical College, in Florence, were $4,568 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Jefferson Community and Technical College listed among most affordable Kentucky institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 18, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Jefferson Community and Technical College, in Louisville, were $4,568 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at Somerset Community College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 17, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Somerset Community College, in Somerset, were $4,488 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Tuition and fees at Morehead State University for in-state students among the lowest in Kentucky in 2021

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 16, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Morehead State University, in Morehead, were $9,462 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2021: Elizabethtown Community and Technical College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Kentucky students

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 15, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, in Elizabethtown, were $4,488 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Owensboro Community and Technical College listed among most affordable Kentucky institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 14, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Owensboro Community and Technical College, in Owensboro, were $4,488 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Diamond Painting

By Bluegrass Times reports | Mar 14, 2023

Shine bright and make art!

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In-state students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

By Bluegrass Times | Mar 13, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, in Lexington, were $4,568 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Watercolor Shamrocks

By Bluegrass Times reports | Mar 13, 2023

Kids in grades K-2, celebrate St. Patrick's Day by creating a colorful piece of art!

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Kentucky ranks 18th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

Kentucky ranks 45 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

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497,455 white students enrolled in Kentucky schools in 2022-23 school year

35,350 multiracial students enrolled in Kentucky schools in 2022-23 school year

Kentucky Education: 63,502 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

Kentucky Education: 14,063 Asian students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

Analysis: American Indian or Alaska Native students comprised 0.1% of Kentucky student body in 2022-23 school year

Average cost of college education in Kentucky rises for students in 2022-23 school year

Analysis: African American students comprised 10.9% of Kentucky student body in 2022-23 school year

Kentucky ranks no. 36 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

Analysis: Kentucky not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

2021: Gateway Community and Technical College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Kentucky students

Jefferson Community and Technical College listed among most affordable Kentucky institutions for in-state students in 2021

In-state students at Somerset Community College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

Tuition and fees at Morehead State University for in-state students among the lowest in Kentucky in 2021

2021: Elizabethtown Community and Technical College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Kentucky students

Owensboro Community and Technical College listed among most affordable Kentucky institutions for in-state students in 2021

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In-state students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

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