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'Unapproved' items on school supply lists for some JCPS schools
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As Jefferson County Public Schools families do their back-to-school shopping, items like headphones, plastic baggies and hand sanitizer might be on supply lists. But they shouldn't be. That's because the district set a specific list for school supplies about 10 years ago in a policy that...
Ready, set, roll: School bus drivers gear up to hit the road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With less than two weeks until the start of school in Jefferson County, bus drivers are taking advantage of this time to learn their new routes. Jefferson County Public Schools bus driver Gaynell Harris is among those preparing for the upcoming school year. Harris has driven...
Heaven Hill employees pack 400 backpacks with school supplies for west Louisville elementary school
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Heaven Hill employees and interns helped put together backpacks of school supplies and care packages Thursday morning for Louisville students and teachers. Volunteers gathered at William H. Perry Elementary School on Dixie Highway to fill 400 backpacks with school supplies. The supplies ranged from pencils and...
Silver Creek students return to school as $48 million renovation project continues
SELLERSBURG, Ind. (WDRB) -- Students at Silver Creek schools in Sellersburg returned to class Thursday, navigating around construction crews as a $48 million renovation project continues. The school board unanimously approved the project in 2023. School officials said no major problems were encountered, although some hiccups are always to be...
University of Louisville argues it can fire professors who criticize gender ideology
The University of Louisville’s latest arguments in front of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals do not inspire confidence that its medical school is a place for open debate on important topics. The school recently argued that it should be able to fire Dr. Allan Josephson for his criticism, on his own time, of treatments for young people […]
JCPS superintendent receives lower scores on report card after last year's busing issues, teacher shortage
JCPS superintendent receives lower scores on report card following busing issues, teacher shortage. Pollio received "accomplished" and "exemplary" marks in other categories. But overall, his scores dropped in four out of seven sections compared to last year's evaluation.
Bellarmine launches program to give qualifying Louisville students automatic admission
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bellarmine University announced the launch of an initiative to make it easier for Louisville high school students to pursue postsecondary education in their hometown through automatic admission to the school. “Bellarmine Direct” allows students from public and private high schools who have earned a 2.75 grade...
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.
LG&E packages school supply kits for students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - With the school year only a couple of weeks away for JCPS students, community leaders are helping students get the supplies they need before they head back to the classroom. Thursday, volunteers with LG&E helped package roughly 2,000 school supply kits for students in the area...
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...
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...
UofL program empowers local teachers to bring science to life
Imagine a classroom filled with students passionate about science in Louisville. Thanks to a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant administered by the University of Louisville, eight Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) teachers hope to make that a reality this fall. Funded by the NSF, a nearly $600,000 Research Experiences for...
Board of Trustees highlights, July 2024
The University of Louisville Board of Trustees elected new officers and conducted its first evaluation of President Kim Schatzel during its July 25 annual meeting. This year’s officers, as submitted by the Governance, Trusteeship and Nominating Committee, are Diane Medley (chair), Larry Benz (vice chair), Brian Lavin (treasurer), Sherrill Zimmerman (secretary) and Diane Porter (at-large member).
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