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Instructor who shared offensive post about Trump 'no longer' works at Bellarmine University
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Bellarmine University employee that was placed on unpaid leave on Monday no longer works at the institution. In a statement posted to social media on Monday, the university said it was aware of an "offensive and unacceptable social media post" made by one of its employees over the weekend.
Study shows high turnover, not enough pay for Louisville early childhood teachers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new study shows high turnover and not enough pay for teachers in Louisville's early childhood classrooms. Metro United Way said 47% of early childhood teachers left their centers in the past year. Another 22% said they probably, or definitely, will not be in the field...
State task force starts discussions on future of JCPS. Here's what to know
A state task force focused on Jefferson County Public Schools held its first meeting Monday in Frankfort, where district leaders testified before members tasked with deciding the fate of the state's largest school district. The task force has drawn criticism since it was initially proposed, including from JCPS Superintendent Marty...
Gerth: Holding school task force meetings in Frankfort disrespects Louisville parents
FRANKFORT, Ky. — In a committee room with wood-paneled desks, 55.2 miles from Iroquois High — arguably Jefferson County’s most troubled school — a task force led by a state senator who lives in Bullitt County and a state representative from Kenton County began work Monday on a plan to reimagine the schools in Louisville. That meeting will determine if the state’s largest school district will be divided into two or more districts and perhaps which students...
Kentuckiana's back to school guide for the 2024-25 school year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Summer is almost over, and that means the start of another school year. WDRB is your guide for everything back to school for the 2024-25 school year in Louisville-area school districts. Jefferson County Public Schools. Calendar:. Start date: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. Labor Day: Monday, Sept....
Bellarmine University evacuates library and dining hall over bomb threat
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Bellarmine University is evacuating its library and dining hall after receiving a bomb threat Monday evening. Bellarmine spokesperson Jason Cissell said the university was emailed a bomb threat, but they don’t believe the threat is credible. While the buildings were already closed for the evenings, they are asking the public to move away.
University of Louisville Student Success Building will be new heart of engineering program
A new Student Success Building will serve as the heart of the newly designed University of Louisville’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering. The 115,000-sf structure will greatly increase lab space and consolidate student services to one location. Currently admissions counselors, academic counselors, tutors, student success coordinators, co-op counselors, and...
Temporary restraining order to stop JCPS' new transportation plan to be refiled
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The attorney who filed a temporary restraining order against Jefferson County Public Schools over bus service cuts will be refiling it due to a procedural error. The JCPS Board voted earlier this year to end service to most traditional and magnet schools to help with the...
Trinity football using the summer to prepare for another state championship run
SAINT MATTHEWS, Ky. — The 2024 high school football season is right around the corner, and Trinity is one of the teams looking to run back another state championship this season. Coming off the school's first championship under head coach Jay Cobb, Trinity is now trying to prepare over...
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