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EDUCATION
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. ...
At least 1 JCPS parent still uneasy about transportation plan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The school buses were back on the road Monday as Jefferson County Public School bus drivers practiced their routes for the upcoming school year. But Tanesha Booker is a JCPS parent of two who won't take any risks, and won't let her daughters ride the bus after last year's transportation disaster.
University of Louisville professor on Biden exit, Beshear's future
WAVE News spoke with University of Louisville Political Science Professor Dr. Dewey Clayton about an hour before President Biden announced he was stepping out of the presidential race. Dr. Clayton breaks down the decision, the next steps for the Democratic Party, and the future for Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
Deadline for JCPS ‘Change of Address’ forms approaching
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s the last day for the ‘Change of Address’ forms for students within Jefferson County Public Schools to be completed. These forms are for students who plan to ride the school bus and have recently moved or will be moving before Thursday, Aug. 8.
Don't Waste Your Money | Back to school sales start to ramp up
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Back to school is right around the corner, so what does that mean for prices?. With more sales in the next few weeks, parents and teachers are interested. The June 2024 inflation report shows consumer prices down for the first time in 3 years. Many stores...
Simmons College of Kentucky launches dual credit program for high school students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Simmons College of Kentucky announced the launch of its first ever dual credit program for the fall 2024 semester. The program will give high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses at Simmons. The school will offer over 25 course across academic disciplines for eligible public and private high school students. Those enrolling can earn credits at Simmons while simultaneously working toward their high school degree.
Kids and teachers get ready to head back to school
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The new school year is almost upon us and across WAVE Country, parents, students and teachers were all preparing for the first day of school. It’s important kids feel confident when walking through the doors on that first day of class and that’s where Lisa Popeck, a hair stylist, comes in.
JCPS gala to raise money for students participating in extracurricular activities
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - When you think of cheerleaders, you may picture a group wearing team uniforms with their school colors, but what about if they could not afford it?. This was the case for a JCPS cheerleading team. As they stood on the sidelines dressed in matching T-shirts and shorts, Dr. April Brooks knew she needed to do something.
Falls of the Ohio State Park helping prepare kids for STEM careers
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — A new program at The Falls of the Ohio State Park aims to prepare kids, and their parents, for careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Dr. Dominique McCowan is the founder of “TWIGS: STEM For Preschoolers.”. She says while these kids might not...
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