The impact of Senate Bill 150 is already being felt as Kentucky school districts have to overhaul their curriculum to comply with new bans on sex education, gender identity, and student pronouns.
Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio said two of the most difficult challenges in education have been the pandemic itself and an extreme teacher and employee shortage.
The area is home to 18 school districts. Four of them returned to the classroom this week, but 14 others are still cleaning up and assessing damage.
He says it makes no difference if instruction takes the form of in-person classes, online classes, or a combination of both -- the goal should be a safe, high quality education.
The Kentucky Board of Education entered contract negotiations with its undisclosed pick Tuesday after meeting with and interviewing three finalists.
Six candidates will be interviewed behind closed doors Thursday with five more interviews taking place in executive session Friday, said Toni Konz Tatman, interim communications director for the Kentucky Department of Education.
That session will be closed to the public, but it will be followed by an open session in which the board could take action.
Lewis submitted his conditional letter of resignation during a meeting by the newly formed state education board on Thursday.
Kentucky’s Education Commissioner is kicking off monthly visits to area technology centers across the state.