Aug 26 Arts and Culture ‘Kids These Days’ dance work shows teens in their own perspectives “Kids These Days” is the latest offering from Louisville-based Ambo Dance Theatre. It runs Friday and Saturday. By Stephanie Wolf Aug 26 Arts and Culture 'Kids These Days' dance work shows teens in their own perspectives Stephanie Wolf
Aug 17 Education Ky. students urge legislators to act on youth mental health recommendations Kentucky students addressed a committee of state legislators about how youth view and care for their mental health and about the resources they’re missing. By Yasmine Jumaa Aug 17 Education Ky. students urge legislators to act on youth mental health recommendations Yasmine Jumaa
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 Coronavirus 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 Coronavirus Without Congressional action, schools might not be able to test for COVID 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 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 20 Environment High school students craft field guides for Beargrass Creek A Male High School class has completed a field guide of the trees of Beargrass Creek, Louisville largest urban stream. By Ryan Van Velzer May 20 Environment High school students craft field guides for Beargrass Creek Ryan Van Velzer
May 18 Education Online learning here to stay as JCPS contends with teacher shortages and increased student need JCPS added a second online tutoring platform for students this spring, even as students remain mostly in-person. By Jess Clark May 18 Education Online learning here to stay as JCPS contends with teacher shortages and increased student need Jess Clark
May 16 Education How to sign up for JCPS summer learning camps JCPS is offering a four-week summer camp for students entering first through twelfth grades. Registration ends May 20. By Jess Clark May 16 Education How to sign up for JCPS summer learning camps Jess Clark
May 12 Education Louisville high schoolers walk out in protest of draft SCOTUS abortion decision Students at Waggener High School marched out of class Thursday with a message to politicians: “Keep your laws off our bodies.” By Jess Clark May 12 Education Louisville high school students walk out in protest of draft SCOTUS abortion decision Jess Clark