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Silver Creek students return to school in the middle of a major construction project
SELLERSBURG, Ind. — The first group of Kentuckiana students were welcomed back to the classroom Thursday morning. Silver Creek School Corporation schools in Sellersburg, Indiana opened its doors to students after a long summer break. Students attending Silver Creek High School are returning to class in the middle of...
Two southern Indiana education centers receive $175K for youth apprenticeship pilot programs
INDIANAPOLIS – Two education training sites in southern Indiana were each awarded $175,000 to launch youth apprenticeship pilots in their local communities. Southern Indiana Education Center in Jasper and Southern Indiana Works in New Albany were among four facilities chosen for the awards. Ascend Indiana, the talent and workforce...
Former Clarksville police chief sworn in as newest school board member
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Clarksville Community School Corporation has a new board member. Wednesday, the district announced former Clarksville Police Chief Col. Mark Palmer as the newest member of the school board. He was sworn in during a special meeting Wednesday afternoon. Palmer replaces Bill Wilson, who died...
JCPS calendar: Important dates to know for the 2024-2025 school year
Summer is coming to a close, and there are only a few more days before teachers and about 96,000 students return to Jefferson County Public Schools classrooms. The first day for students is Thursday, Aug. 8, while the last day is Friday, May 23 — depending on whether or not students will need to make up any days. ...
When does school start around Louisville? Here are the dates to know for 2024-2025
The end of summer is near, and kids across Kentuckiana are getting ready to start the 2024-2025 school year. While many of the metro area's districts are set to return the second week of August, two will return in late July. Here is when school starts in counties around Louisville, along with information on...
JCPS getting ready for first day of school as TARC drivers prepare to hit the road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — JCPS is getting ready for the first day of school as its newest drivers prepare to hit the road. Last month, TARC agreed to lease 70 of their drivers to JCPS to help the district with routes and save jobs. On Tuesday, Kentucky State Police and...
JCPS' Pollio dinged for busing failures in new evaluation
In his latest evaluation, Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio was dinged by school board members for the past year's transportation failures, while receiving praise for academic improvements. The review, released after Tuesday's Jefferson County Board of Education meeting, is Pollio's seventh since he took on the district's top position. And while...
UofL medical students create book to help children affected by gun violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Orion Rushin and Manting Xu, fourth year medical students at the University of Louisville, are giving back to those traumatized by violence. Christopher 2X’s program, “The Future Healers,” aims to provide kids with healthy coping strategies to heal from gun violence. Kids aged four through 13 learn health sciences, firearm safety, and wellness tips from the 100-paged-book.
Future of JCPS magnet busing still unclear as first day approaches
This story has been updated to reflect new information from JCPS. Weeks after Louisville officials partnered with Jefferson County Public Schools to help reinstate busing for some magnet students, it is still unclear how many students will benefit or when families will be notified. ...
Simmons College of Kentucky launches its first dual credit program for Louisville high school students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Simmons College of Kentucky will launch its first ever dual credit program this fall, an opportunity for area high school students to earn college credit. In a news release Tuesday, Simmons said the program will initially feature more than 25 college-level courses in several different areas....
Third tuition-free Bezos Academy breaks ground in Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — City officials and education leaders were on hand as a groundbreaking was held for a new tuition-free school in west Louisville. The Bezos Academy is Montessori-inspired and will be located on South 29th Street, just off River Park Drive. The preschool will feature four classrooms for...
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