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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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A Look Inside KSVT's May Hearing

On May 13th, 2025, members of KSVT took to the Kentucky Court of Appeals for a hearing focused on motions to dismiss a lawsuit, Kentucky Student Voice Team v. Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Case for Student Journalism

In this three-part series, Campus to Community: High School Journalism in Kentucky, Isabella Edghill examines the challenges facing student newspapers and the importance of student journalism to communities. Part one highlights the benefits of student journalism to schools, communities, democracy, and student journalists themselves.

Classes on the Chopping Block, AI, and Newsprint as 'Retro': The State of Kentucky Student Journalism

In this three-part series, Campus to Community: High School Journalism in Kentucky, Isabella Edghill examines the challenges facing student newspapers and the importance of student journalism to communities. Part two explores how changing technology, access issues, and more impact student journalism.

Advocacy Groups Fight for Student Journalism

In this three-part series, Campus to Community: High School Journalism in Kentucky, Isabella Edghill examines the challenges facing student newspapers and the importance of student journalism to communities. Part three explores how journalists and advocates continue to fight for student journalism.

Artificially Intelligent: The Implications of AI in the Classroom

In this opinion piece, a student explores the use of AI in school.

The Uncertainty of Federally Funded Public Education: Is Student Achievement at Risk in FCPS?

A student journalist reports on the Fayette County Board of Education and Budget and Finance Committee meeting.

Kentucky’s Call for Education Justice

A student writer takes The New Edu inside a rally for education equity.

How Excessive Snow and NTI Days Are Affecting Kentucky Youth

Student members of The New Edu discuss the impact of snow days and NTI on their educations.

Ongoing Threats of Gun Violence Lead to Desensitization and Fear for Students

In this opinion piece featuring interviews with young people, a student writer illustrates how ongoing threats of gun violence impact students, their schools, and their communities.