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Inez Elementary announces November Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students in November 2024 include the following: Kolton Nichols, kindergarten – Mrs. Becky Cain. Paislee Jude, kindergarten – Mrs. Sara Moore. Isabella Spence, first grade – Ms. Robynn Haney. Jaxson May, first grade – Mrs.…
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Martin County Middle School hosts successful science fair
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School recently held its annual 7th and 8th Grade Science Fair on Nov. 18 and 19, marking two days of exploration, innovation, and academic excellence. The event was a tremendous success, showcasing the hard work and creativity of our students. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all…
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MCMS Beta Club spreads holiday cheer through Operation Christmas Child
WARFIELD — The Beta Club at Martin County Middle School has once again demonstrated the spirit of giving this holiday season by participating in Operation Christmas Child. This global initiative organized by Samaritan’s Purse provides shoeboxes filled with gifts to children around the world who might otherwise miss out on the joy of Christmas. Beta…
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UPIKE breaks ground on Tanner College of Dental Medicine
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) broke ground Friday on the Tanner College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), marking a major step in expanding dental care access across the region. Governor Andy Beshear, UPIKE President Burton J. Webb, Ph.D., and other state and local leaders attended the ceremony. The new college will focus on educating…
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Private school vouchers on the ballot in Kentucky: Voters should know the track record in other states—it is a very expensive decision and bad for rural areas
BY NICHOLAS BRAKE This fall the national push for education vouchers comes to Kentucky. Voters face a choice on the ballot in November about Amendment 2, which would allow the General Assembly to spend public money on private schools. Do not be fooled; there is a lot of misinformation and deception in the ads supporting…
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Protecting public education: Vote ‘No’ on Amendment 2
Kentucky voters are facing a decision this November that could fundamentally alter the future of public education in the state. Amendment 2, a proposed change to the Kentucky Constitution, seeks to give the Legislature the power to divert public tax dollars away from public schools and direct them toward private institutions. The implications of this…
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Duff receives basketball offer from Alice Lloyd College
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior basketball standout Dray Duff is set to take his talents to the next level after receiving an offer from Alice Lloyd College. As starting point guard, Duff was instrumental in the Cardinals’ historic achievements last year. With his help, the Cardinals secured a 15th Region…
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The silent crisis of education funding in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the educational promise to our children is dimming. A disturbing report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy paints a bleak picture: the chasm in per-pupil funding between the state’s wealthiest and poorest districts is not just widening—it’s reaching a level that was deemed unconstitutional three decades ago. Yet, here we are, facing…
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Kentucky school funding gap widens, educators call for legislative action
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A recent report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy reveals a widening gap in per-pupil funding between the state’s wealthiest and poorest school districts, surpassing levels deemed unconstitutional over 30 years ago. Educators on the ground are feeling the pinch, hoping the report will be an “eye-opener”…
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