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Student Petition to Ban AI-Generated School Posters Sparks Conversation
A student from Montgomery County High School started a petition calling on administrators to ban AI-generated posters in schools, creating larger community conversation about AI, creativity, and education.
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Students Discuss Organizing and Participating in Walkouts to Protest ICE
In this roundtable, students share their opinions on what it was like to put together, observe, and participate in walkouts protesting ICE.
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The New Edu is an independent, student-led publication. Read more from our archives and past publication, The Student Voice Forum.
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Boyle County High School: Navigating College Applications and Senior Stress
For The New Edu's School Dispatch column, a student explores the pressure leading up to college decision day.
Students Host DanceBlue Fundraiser at Danville High School
Over 40 students at Danville High School gathered for six hours on Friday, March 13, to participate in a DanceBlue 'mini marathon' fundraiser.
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Recovering after the cold: Peer support, trauma-informed care, & supporting recovery from substance use disorders
In Kentucky, experts, including young people themselves, are advocating for trauma-informed care, peer support, and open conversations to support recovery for students dealing with substance use.
Arts Education Remains Valuable to the Boyle County Community and Beyond
A student reflects on hosting a youth arts roundtable, KSVT's public hearing centered on arts education, and the importance of supporting the arts in schools.
For students, libraries offer more than just books
In this piece, a student examines the importance of school libraries, from endless reading and study materials to technology services, social spaces, and other resources.
Gifted Child Burnout: Why Kentucky’s Best and Brightest are Burning Out
In this opinion piece, a student argues that in order to combat student burnout, we need a new approach to achievement and success.
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Whose Voices Count? The SB 26 Debate Over Inclusion in Kentucky Schools
In this reported opinion piece, a student highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in schools.
How Well Do Kentucky’s Grading Scales Really Measure Proficiency?
In this op-ed, a student explores their school's grading scale, and raises the question: How fair is this system?
SB 181: How Kentucky’s Teacher-Student Communication Law is Disrupting Education
A student examines the impact of Senate Bill 181 on students and educators, and the importance of input from those directly affected.
