Nov 22 Education New program aims for all JCPS seniors to graduate with a job or college offer UPS, GE, Ford and Kroger say they will have job opportunities for graduating seniors. Evolve502 has college scholarships. By Jess Clark Nov 22 Education New program aims to connect all JCPS seniors with job or college Jess Clark
Nov 11 Education Private school advocates appeal ruling striking down Kentucky’s tax credit scholarship program A judge ruled the private school tuition program violated Kentucky’s constitution. Now advocates are asking a higher court to hear their case. By Jess Clark Nov 11 Education Private school advocates appeal ruling striking down tax credit program Jess Clark
Nov 10 Education LMPD Chief continues calls for more police in JCPS LMPD Chief Erika Shields doubled down on calls for more school-based police in JCPS at the Louisville Forum Wednesday. By Jess Clark Nov 10 Education LMPD Chief continues calls for more police in JCPS Jess Clark
Nov 10 Education Louisville’s police in schools debate lacks necessary data Police are called to assist at JCPS schools for a range of issues, but it's not clear how often because the district doesn't keep track. By Jacob Ryan Nov 10 Education Louisville’s police in schools debate lacks necessary data Jacob Ryan
Nov 8 Education A state task force wants nine changes to K-12 funding in 2022 Full-day kindergarten, no more attendance-based funding, studying an “adequate” education—these are some of the changes a task force wants. By Jess Clark Nov 8 Education A state task force wants nine changes to K-12 funding Jess Clark
Nov 2 Education GOP leaders mull education spending ahead of 2022 Kentucky has lots of savings. Republicans might be interested in spending some of it on education. By Jess Clark Nov 2 Education GOP leaders mull education spending ahead of 2022 Jess Clark
Oct 27 Education JCPS 8th graders can get their associates degree tuition-free, once they graduate The education nonprofit Evolve502 says it’s raised enough money to cover last-dollar scholarships for all eligible students through the class of 2026. By Jess Clark Oct 27 Education Evolve502 extends tuition program to JCPS 8th graders Jess Clark
Oct 27 Education JCPS holds first in-school vaccination clinic for students JCPS offered its first school day pop-up clinic at Seneca High School Wednesday morning. More are planned in coming months. By Jess Clark Oct 27 Education JCPS holds first in-school student vaccine clinic Jess Clark
Oct 26 Education Here’s what JCPS wants from state lawmakers next year The Jefferson County Board of Education met Tuesday to discuss the district’s legislative priorities for 2022. By Jess Clark Oct 26 Education Here’s what JCPS wants from state lawmakers next year Jess Clark
Oct 25 Education JCPS students have one week to sign up for ‘test-to-play’ JCPS students will have to undergo weekly COVID testing to participate in sports and other afterschool activities starting next week. By Jess Clark Oct 25 Education JCPS students have one week to sign up for ‘test-to-play’ Jess Clark
Oct 22 Education Several Ky. school districts will soon drop mask mandates District leaders cite falling COVID-19 infections. But one public health official is worried the decision could lead to another spike. By Jess Clark Oct 22 Education Several Ky. school districts will soon drop mask mandates Jess Clark
Oct 21 Education Bus driver and monitor shortages are forcing Ky. school districts to make hard decisions Districts are going without bus monitors, combining routes and sometimes cutting routes altogether, leaving families to drive themselves. By Jess Clark Oct 21 Education Bus driver and monitor shortages are forcing Ky. school districts to make hard decisions Jess Clark
Oct 18 Education JCPS rolls out ‘test-to-stay’ strategy Instead of quarantining for seven days, unvaccinated students and staff exposed to COVID-19 can undergo daily testing. By Jess Clark Oct 18 Education JCPS rolls out ‘test-to-stay’ strategy Jess Clark
Oct 11 Education JCPS already has a police department — in all but name LMPD's chief wants a JCPS police department. But the district's Security and Investigations Unit already performs law enforcement functions. By Jess Clark Oct 11 Education JCPS already has a police department — in all but name Jess Clark