The new edu
independent news & views about Kentucky schools
What Does "Panther Pride" Mean In Terms of Community?
For The New Edu's School Dispatch column, a student reflects on her school's commitment to serving and supporting the local community.
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Policy and Advocacy
Kentucky Students Sue the State Over Inadequate Education
A group of students, including members of the Kentucky Student Voice Team, announced a groundbreaking lawsuit against the state of Kentucky, asserting that the state has not fulfilled its constitutional obligation to provide a quality system of public education for every Kentucky student.
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The New Edu is Kentucky's only statewide, independent, student-run education journalism publication. Read more from our archives and past publication, The Student Voice Forum.
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Invigorated Voices Building Up Change: Kentucky Students on Advocacy and Activism
An in-depth look into how Kentucky students are leading activism efforts in their communities, focused on reporting from the 2024-2025 school year.
Time Stopped In Our Little Town
In this as-told-to piece, student writer Stephen Bingham recalls spending the summer before his freshman year helping his community clean up alongside his teammates following devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky in 2022.
The fall of the ‘Summer Job’: teen employment crisis
This reported piece explores how teens struggled to find summer employment, and what that means for job searches moving forward.
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When the Creeks Rose
In this essay, student writer Lynn Howard recalls the resilience of her community she witnessed during the summer of 2022, when devastating flooding impacted Eastern Kentucky.
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Got My Driver’s License Last Week: Inside the impact of Kentucky’s lowered permit age
This reported piece covers the impact of Kentucky House Bill 15, from benefits of lowering the age for a driver's permit to potential safety concerns.
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TikTok, Volunteering, & Whether They're Ready to Vote: Students Speak Out on Civics in the Social Media Age
Interviews with Fayette County students highlight that students care about social and political issues, but want more opportunities to get involved.
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Students interview experts on the necessity of civic education
Inside an April youth-led public hearing on civic education at the Carnegie Center in Lexington.
Third Places: Unconventional Spaces for Civic Engagement
In an age where connection is only a tap away, a student explores the importance of third places as opportunities for community, real-life connection, and civic engagement.
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Opinion: Civic Education in Kentucky Schools Must Be Expanded
In this opinion piece, a student argues that civic education must be expanded to include real-world application for Kentucky students.