Jul 4 Education State task force to rethink early childhood education in Kentucky Advocates say Kentucky’s child care landscape is leaving both families and providers struggling with costs. The state might step in. By Jess Clark Jul 4 Education Ky. task force to rethink early childhood education Jess Clark
Jul 1 Education JCPS students with visual impairments connect and get active at free summer camp During the free three-week camp, students with visual impairments cooked, built model planes, played music and more. By Breya Jones Jul 1 Education JCPS students with visual impairments connect at summer camp Breya Jones
Jun 27 Education Congress’ delay on child nutrition waivers could mean fewer Ky. kids get summer meals Congress extended child nutrition waivers days before they were set to expire. But it may be too late for some summer food programs. By Jess Clark Jun 27 Education How the child nutrition waiver extension could affect Ky. kids Jess Clark
Jun 23 Education Without Congressional action, schools might not be able to test for COVID Last year, federal funds allowed school districts to limit the spread of COVID-19 through widespread testing. But those funds are spent and it’s unclear if more is coming. By Jess Clark Jun 23 Education Without Congressional action, schools might not be able to test for COVID Jess Clark
Jun 16 Education Ky. Supreme Court strikes down challenge to JCPS property tax hike A 9.5% property tax increase will be allowed to go forward after all seven justices ruled in favor of JCPS and the teachers’ union. By Jess Clark Jun 16 Education Ky. Supreme Court strikes down challenge to JCPS tax hike Jess Clark
Jun 15 Education JCPS fires teacher who used the N-word at Carrithers Middle School A teacher was recorded berating a middle school classroom, cursing at students and using the N-word. Records show he was fired. By Jess Clark Jun 15 Education JCPS fires teacher who used N-word in middle school class Jess Clark
Jun 10 Education ‘It’s not education’: Christian Academy alumni detail decades of anti-LGBTQ discrimination Last month a homophobic homework assignment from Christian Academy of Louisville went viral. LGBTQ alumni say it’s just the tip of the iceberg. By Jess Clark Jun 10 Education CAL alumni detail decades of anti-LGBTQ discrimination Jess Clark
Jun 7 Education Nearly three-quarters of Ky. teachers are at risk of leaving the profession, top ed official says The commissioner of education proposed a number of solutions, from increasing teacher compensation to changing the political discourse around education. By Jess Clark Jun 7 Education Top ed official: 72% of Ky. teachers at risk of leaving jobs Jess Clark
Jun 6 Education Jefferson Co. Board of Education sues to block new limits on its authority The new law curtails the board’s ability to meet and pass policies. The board says it’s unconstitutional. By Jess Clark Jun 6 Education Jefferson Co. Board of Ed sues over limits on its authority Jess Clark
Jun 3 Education JCPS to give employees 4% raise, under tentative union agreement District leaders say it’s the largest pay raise in 15 years, and necessary to stem the tide of teachers leaving the profession. By Jess Clark Jun 3 Education JCPS to give employees 4% raise, under tentative union agreement Jess Clark
Jun 1 Education In unanimous vote, school board OKs overhauling JCPS student assignment plan The historic vote could mark the end of the district’s legacy of integration. But some say the new plan is better for Black students. By Jess Clark Jun 1 Education School board OKs overhauling JCPS student assignment plan Jess Clark
May 31 Education Former duPont Manual journalism teacher indicted on child sex abuse charges Former Manual journalism department chair James Miller was indicted on four counts related to child sex abuse material. By Jess Clark and Yasmine Jumaa May 31 Education Former JCPS teacher indicted on child sex abuse charges Jess Clark and Yasmine Jumaa
May 31 Education Jefferson County Board of Ed to vote this week on JCPS student assignment plan The proposal would allow West End students to attend school closer to home for the first time in decades. By Jess Clark May 31 Education Jefferson Co. Board of Ed to vote this week on student assignment plan Jess Clark
May 25 Education U of L to expand Envirome Institute with new campus downtown New research labs, including one focused on sleep study, are coming to downtown. The University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Insititute announced an expansion Wednesday. The “New Vision of Health Campus” will be located on Muhammad Ali Boulevard near 4th street. It will include two renovated historic buildings, one of which was originally the […] By Breya Jones May 25 Education U of L to expand Envirome Institute with new downtown campus Breya Jones