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A Pathway Forward: One Year Later
A Pathway Forward: One Year Later

On October 9, 2024, Kentucky to the World hosted the Premiere of A Pathway Forward, a documentary following Central High School Law and Government Magnet sophomores through a year of innovative instruction. Over a year later, the film’s message continues to resonate far beyond the school’s walls.

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New KTW Film Shows How Kentucky Shaped the Swing of a Nation
New KTW Film Shows How Kentucky Shaped the Swing of a Nation

The heartbeat of American baseball isn’t found in a stadium - it’s forged in a factory in Louisville, Kentucky. And a new film by Kentucky to the World’s Director of Strategic Planning and Documentary Film, Tommy Johns, shares the story behind baseball’s most iconic bat. 

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Fall into Innovation: Kentucky to the World Ignites a New Season of Momentum
Fall into Innovation: Kentucky to the World Ignites a New Season of Momentum

Fall has always carried a certain magic: a creative pulse that hums through Kentucky’s hills and city streets. It’s the season when the air sharpens, colors ignite, and ideas start to take shape. For Kentucky to the World (KTW), fall isn’t just a time of transition. It’s a reminder of why we do what we do. This is the season of creativity, excitement, and momentum.

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