Hatchett out, Thomas in at Berea Independent Schools
Elmer Thomas, past Berea Community teacher and former Madison County Schools superintendent, to get $38,000 as 3-month interim chief
March 31, 2025Newsletter
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'Hold to God's unchanging hand'
Music and celebration from BC Black Music Ensemble
March 30, 2025
Loss of low-rent apartments could result in homelessness, says official
Hurley Street rehabs look fab -- and there's a price for that
March 28, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: School Superintendent Hatchett 'working from home'
Board has not fired her, contrary to reports
March 26, 2025
Earth Warriors clear up Owsley Fork
And encounter beaver-works, as well
March 23, 2025
Families rally to support fired Community School teachers, frustrated by Board of Ed's lack of transparency
'Morale is terrible' while superintendent remains, says parent
March 21, 2025
We CAN all get along: Council unanimous in decision to make public comment more convenient
Plus, Shawn Sandlin moves from interim to full-time city administrator, and Parks and Recreation is hiring
March 19, 2025
Teacher firings: 'Like the Hunger Games'
Parents demand spendy superintendent be fired and Board of Ed pay more attention, as dozens of Community School staff are axed to help close 1.7 million dollar budget gap
March 18, 2025
BREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Teachers get pink slips
BEREA — Nearly 40 teachers at Community School were laid-off today, effective the end of this school year, amid a brewing controversy surrounding Berea’s Independent Schools growing insolvency. As of now, Superintendent Diane Hatchett has not responded to The Edge’s request for comment on the lay offs and on
March 17, 2025