
New KY Education Commissioner Named
Clip: Season 2 Episode 211 | 2m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
A new education commissioner is named, but still needs to be confirmed by the Senate.
The KBE announces it choice for the next education commissioner, Robbie Fletcher, the superintendent of Lawrence County Schools.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Kentucky Edition is a local public television program presented by KET

New KY Education Commissioner Named
Clip: Season 2 Episode 211 | 2m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
The KBE announces it choice for the next education commissioner, Robbie Fletcher, the superintendent of Lawrence County Schools.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch Kentucky Edition
Kentucky Edition is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipRobby Fletcher, superintendent of the Lawrence County School System, is the state Board of Education's choice to become the next Kentucky Commissioner of Education, replacing Jason Glass, who left last fall.
The board announced its choice today.
Fletcher was one of three finalists for the job.
He has been involved in education since 1996 and has served as a principal or assistant principal of schools in Martin County.
He became Lawrence County Superintendent in 2014.
He spoke today after the board's announcement.
I appreciate your nominating me as your next commissioner and why I've made a statement in the press release already.
There is one thing I'd like to add.
I sincerely believe there is no greater compliment, no greater honor, no greater responsibility than when a parent or guardian allows another person to be a part of their child's life.
When a child sits on one of our busses or walks through the doorway of one of our schools, a parent or guardian is saying, I trust you with my greatest accomplishment as a person.
I will do my best to honor that trust that we have been given for over 600,000 Kentucky students by being all in each and every day.
I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to work alongside the board, the department, fellow educators, including 171 superintendents and most importantly alongside the students of our great College.
Board, does not have the final say.
The Kentucky State Senate still has to confirm the choice at the Senate confirms him.
Robby Fletcher will start work as education commissioner on July the first.
We have reaction from State Senator Mike Wilson, the senate majority whip.
Quote robby fletcher is from right here in kentucky and is very familiar with the needs of students across the commonwealth.
I and the rest of the legislature hope to meet him soon and if confirmed, to work with him and the rest of the committee on improving Kentucky's educational achievements to secure a vibrant and working Kentucky future, unquote.
Academy Advises Student Athletes on NIL Rights.
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S2 Ep211 | 2m 55s | My NIL Academy is a non-profit focused on educating young athletes NIL rights. (2m 55s)
Certificates of Need and Healthcare Access
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S2 Ep211 | 4m 1s | Some believe reforming "certificate of need" will help with access to healthcare. (4m 1s)
District Daycare Helping with Teacher Shortage?
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S2 Ep211 | 3m 51s | Clark County school district creates stand-alone daycare program for school employees. (3m 51s)
New Bell County Project Will Mean More Than 1,500 Jobs
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S2 Ep211 | 3m | A first-of-its-kind energy project will mean 1,500+ construction jobs for Bell County. (3m)
Push to Prevent Student Sexual Abuse
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S2 Ep211 | 3m 50s | University student shares sexual abuse story to push for better protection of students. (3m 50s)
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S2 Ep211 | 3m 3s | Group talks to task force about teaching students about antisemitism and the Holocaust. (3m 3s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- News and Public Affairs
Top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the hour's headlines.
- News and Public Affairs
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world.
Support for PBS provided by:
Kentucky Edition is a local public television program presented by KET