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Kentucky Commissioner of Education Wayne Lewis explains his concerns about the Jefferson County Public School System

Commissioner Lewis explained why he recommended state takeover of the Jefferson County Public School District shortly after he took over at the Kentucky Department of Education during the 2019 Village Learning & Development Center’s 6th Annual Education Freedom Day Conference.

Click here to access a video of his comments.

Dr. Lewis is clearly concerned about too many children lacking the education opportunities they need to succeed and a focus that seems more about protecting the system rather than making improvements for kids.