Covington Schools Get Innovation Green Light | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Covington Independent Schools in Kentucky just landed a major win—official approval to become a “school of innovation,” giving them the green light to test bold, non-traditional learning models across eight campuses. With seven waiver requests approved, they’re now poised to pilot new educational approaches designed to boost student engagement and career readiness. This state-backed initiative empowers districts to break free from rigid rules, as long as proposals show real potential to improve outcomes. Other schools eyeing similar flexibility can find the application pathway on Kentucky’s…