Grades for high school coursework in Kentucky during distance learning vary by district

by Kevin Wheatley LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Since the start of distance education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky school districts have grappled with how students will be graded on work they’ve completed in unprecedented learning environments for the rest of the 2019-20 school year. The issue of grading is especially important for students in…

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One Worker Dead, More Than 200 Infected As Coronavirus Hits Ky. Meatpackers

By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource The Kentucky Department for Public Health has confirmed 220 employees at meatpacking plants across Kentucky have tested positive for the coronavirus, with one employee death related to the virus in Louisville. Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services spokeswoman Susan Dunlap in an email Monday afternoon said the Beshear administration…

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Rep. Andy Barr to host COVID-19 Teletown Hall

By WKYT News Staff | WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKYT) – Representative Andy Barr R-Kentucky is hosting a Teletown Hall on Tuesday to update his constituents on the federal response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Any resident of Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District can dial 877-229-8493 and use the pin number 110108 to access the call. Barr’s office says the call…

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