Local education news

MISD celebrates Kentucky 2025-2026 accountability results

Murray Independent School District is proud to celebrate our students, staff, and entire school community in the latest release of Kentucky Accountability data for the …
Murray Independent School District
Thursday, October 15

Kentucky schools see reading, graduation and postsecondary readiness gains in 2025-2026 results

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publicly released assessment and accountability data for the 2025-2026 school year on Oct. 15, as required by state statute and the …
Kentucky Department of Education
Thursday, October 15

Murray State employee files whistleblower lawsuit

One of two women placed on administrative leave from Murray State University in August filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the university this week, alleging she was retaliated against after …
Wednesday, October 7

Records trace yearlong investigation into Murray State athletics spending

Four days before Murray State University’s top finance officer was placed on administrative leave for the remainder of her contract, President Ron Patterson gave her office a Friday deadline to …
Wednesday, September 30

Child and Adult Care Food Program eligibility guidelines revised

FRANKFORT, KY) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the income eligibility guidelines for students and adults to participate in free, reduced-price meal programs through the Child …
Kentucky Department of Education
Tuesday, September 22

Holly Bloodworth named vice chair of Kentucky Board of Education

Holly Bloodworth, senior instructor in early childhood and elementary education in the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University, has been named vice chair of the Kentucky Board of Education.

Holly Bloodworth, senior instructor in early childhood and elementary education in the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University, has been named vice chair of …

Murray State University
Monday, September 21

Records show Murray State HR leader resigned after refusing to deliver leave notice

Murray State University produced 103 pages of records in response to an open records request sent by The Sentinel on Aug. 7.

Murray State University’s acting director of Human Resources submitted her resignation earlier this month after refusing to deliver a letter placing the university’s procurement director on paid …

Monday, August 17

Three MSU administrators out amid continued leadership turnover

Three Murray State University administrators are out of their positions after two terminations and a resignation over a three-day span this week. Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services Laura Foltz …
Friday, August 7
Southwest Elementary School Supply List

What families should know as local students head back to school

Crayons, pencils, paper and glue filling store aisles are a sure sign that a new school year is near. As Murray and Calloway …
By Kacie Lawrence/The Murray Sentinel
Saturday, August 1

Oster named East Calloway Elementary principal

Calloway County Schools has announced that Lourdes Oster will be hired as the next principal of East Calloway Elementary School. Oster will take over at East on July 1st for Monica Williams, who will …
Calloway County School District
Friday, June 19

Patterson signed Learfield deal after procurement officials rejected sole-source rationale

MURRAY – Murray State University’s 10-year multimedia rights partnership with Learfield Communications was publicly hailed as a transformational deal for Racer athletics when it was announced in …
Sunday, May 24

Murray State athletics contracts raise questions about compensation priorities

MURRAY – Murray State University administrators told employees at a recent budget town hall that compensation remains a priority in the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes a 2% …
Sunday, May 10

Ceremony marks investiture of Murray State President Ron Patterson

MURRAY – With the sounds of student music, the presence of state and local leaders and the traditions of academic ceremony on full display, Murray State University formally welcomed Dr. Ron …
Jessica Paine
Wednesday, April 15

Lynsey Smith selected to lead Southwest Calloway Elementary

MURRAY - Calloway County Schools has announced that Lynsey Smith will be hired as the next principal of Southwest Calloway Elementary School. Smith will take over at Southwest this summer for Melinda …
Calloway County School District
Thursday, April 2

Philanthropy Week returns to Murray April 6-10

MURRAY – The 6th Annual Philanthropy Week will return to Murray April 6-10 with a lineup of public events highlighting the people and organizations working every day to strengthen local communities …
Press Releases
Thursday, April 2
Education & Careers

Your 2026 tax return just got easier: Here's what's coming this filing season

(BPT) - Filing your taxes is never a top item on anyone's fun to-do list, but it's definitely a must, and can lead to a very welcome refund. The good news is, there's a new service that can help make …
Yesterday at 2:31 PM

Once globally preeminent, US universities are sliding into decline

The Hechinger Report reports that U.S. universities, once global leaders, face a decline due to funding cuts, fewer international students, and rising competition from abroad.
Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report
Yesterday at 9:30 AM

Where AI could reshape the most jobs

SmartAsset reports that some U.S. states face high job exposure to AI disruption, with Washington at 5.7% and Mississippi at 1.9%.
Toby Nelson for SmartAsset
Yesterday at 8:30 AM

Online career training is growing – does it work?

The Hechinger Report reports on the growth of online career training programs, noting varied student experiences and concerns about their effectiveness and oversight.
Sarah Butrymowicz for The Hechinger Report
3 days ago

As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options

The Hechinger Report reports that Niagara Falls High School adapts to declining college enrollment by offering career pathways, helping students explore trades and local job options.
Ariel Gilreath for The Hechinger Report
5 days ago

How today's PR and MarCom pros need to understand and measure the impact of SEO and GEO

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Today's PR and MarCom strategies need to expand from Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to include focus on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).GEO is not about achieving ranking …
3 days ago

9 ways coworking spaces are rivaling private members clubs

CANOPY reports coworking spaces are increasingly competing with private members clubs by offering work-focused environments, better networking, inclusivity, and value.
Gemma Z Price for CANOPY
Thursday, October 15

Schools have a motivation problem. AI is making it impossible to ignore.

The 74 reports that AI has exposed a long-standing issue of low student motivation in schools, pushing educators to prioritize meaningful, challenging work over grades.
Greg Toppo for The 74
Thursday, October 15

5 Ways to Make a Difference in Your Community

(Feature Impact) For individuals looking to make a difference where they live, community involvement doesn't have to start with a large commitment. Consider these five options to get involved.

Sunday, October 4

Where Curiosity Builds Trade Skills: 5 Ways to Help Kids Discover the Skilled Trades

(Feature Impact) Parents, educators and mentors can encourage young people to broaden their horizons as they plan their futures and build awareness around careers in the skilled trades with these tips.

Sunday, September 27

Investing in Education: 5 Ways to Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

(Feature Impact) A diploma is still an important milestone, but what matters more than the piece of paper is whether graduates have the knowledge, skills and confidence to take meaningful next steps in pursuing further education or building careers. Students, families, educators, employers and policymakers all have a role to play in cultivating these opportunities.

Sunday, September 27
Schools and education information

How to get your whole team fluent in generative AI

(BPT) - Key takeawaysTraining only the leadership team in generative AI creates a bottleneck, because the wasted hours live on the front line.Free courses from the AI companies are worth taking, and …

Friday, October 9

How competency-based education can open doors for adult learners

(BPT) - For busy adults juggling careers, families and full lives, going back to school has often meant fitting into a system that was not designed with them in mind. The good news is that …

Wednesday, October 7

Building the cyber workforce: Why hands-on, AI-ready education matters

(BPT) - Cyber-enabled crimes are on the rise, posing significant threats to organizations' data, proprietary technology and financial assets. Whether cybercriminals aim to disrupt operations by …

Monday, October 5

Every Child Deserves a Great Education

Every Child Deserves a Great Education
(NewsUSA) - A parent should never be afraid to walk into their child’s school. Yet nearly one in five Hispanic parents say they have skipped or avoided a school event in the past year because of …
NewsUSA
Monday, September 21
Education News
This city's school enrollment system is infamously complicated. Could a universal application help?
Chalkbeat reports that Philadelphia's complicated school enrollment process may benefit from a universal application system, which could simplify access and improve equity.
Carly Sitrin for Chalkbeat
Friday, October 9
Put the credit cards away. Workforce Pell will help pay for career training
The 74 reports that Workforce Pell Grants will help low-income students cover career training costs, expanding access to quick credential programs.
Patrick O’Donnell for The 74
Thursday, October 8
5 things to know before leaving your job and going independent
Sola Salons reports five key considerations for professionals going independent, emphasizing the importance of business management, setting client boundaries, and understanding service value.
Amanda Epstein for Sola Salons
Wednesday, October 7
Forget the AI labs: This is where hiring is actually booming
Pave reports that the AI hiring boom extends beyond San Francisco labs, with sectors like robotics, aerospace, clean energy, healthcare, and venture capital seeing significant growth.
Rithika Neti for Pave
Tuesday, October 6
Myth vs. reality: 13 student loan misconceptions
College Ave reports on 13 common student loan misconceptions, highlighting that misinformation persists amid recent federal loan changes.
Rebecca Safier for College Ave
Thursday, October 1

Risk is year-round. Learning should be, too

Traliant reports that workplace risk is ongoing, and learning should be year-round. 

Lynn Gallin for Traliant
Thursday, October 1

Data without context: Why enterprise contract data is failing AI

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Enterprises are rapidly adopting AI agents for contract management. But when contract data lacks context, the answers AI produces can be difficult to trust.Contract data is …

Monday, September 28

From 3,000 students to about 90: Inside the decades-long failure to fix or close NYC’s smallest high school

Chalkbeat reports Murry Bergtraum High School, NYC’s smallest high school, dwindles with low enrollment and offerings while rivals thrive nearby.

Michael Elsen-Rooney for Chalkbeat
Thursday, October 1
Small business & Entrepreneurship
China-US ocean freight rates hold steady as post-holiday space tightens
Freight Right reports China-U.S. ocean freight rates remain steady amid tighter post-holiday space, while air freight prices have surged due to increased demand and reduced capacity.
Mike Emiliani for Freight Right
Yesterday at 2:20 PM
7 year-end strategies small businesses are using to prep for tax season
1-800Accountant reports seven year-end strategies small businesses should use for tax prep, including reconciling books, managing mileage logs, and timing equipment purchases.
Elliot Gajadhar for 1-800Accountant
Yesterday at 12:00 PM
Hiring for the holidays? Don’t do it without reading these 7 tips first
ERGO NEXT reports on hiring seasonal employees for the holidays, offering 7 key tips to ensure effective staffing, training, and business protection measures.
Jamie Johnson for ERGO NEXT
Yesterday at 9:30 AM
Study crowns the best cities for small businesses in 2026
Bluevine reports the best U.S. cities for small businesses in 2026, with Colorado Springs topping the list, followed by Denver and Raleigh.
Robert Pursell for Bluevine
Yesterday at 9:00 AM
States where car wash businesses are growing the fastest
Way reports that the car wash industry is booming, expected to grow from $16.3 billion in 2025 to $20.7 billion by 2033, driven by demand and private equity interest.
Mark Thomas for Way
2 days ago

(BPT) - Key takeaways:In today's economic climate, customers need financing options to help them shop at small businesses.Small business owners can offer a variety of financing options to help boost …
Thursday, July 9