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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.
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...
JCPS students who speak English as a 2nd language use day to get more comfortable before school year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There are more than 150 languages spoken by Jefferson County Public Schools students. Many of those students are just starting to learn English. Nearly 25% of students at Kerrick Elementary School speak English as a second language. Friday, they got an opportunity to visit the school and fill out any last-minute paperwork before the school year begins in just a few weeks. Some of the students at the school are also new to the area.
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.
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.
Youth Empowerment Summit elevates JCPS student voices
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hosted by the Louisville Central Community Center, DuPonte Manual senior Love Eden took the mic for the 8th Annual West Louisville Youth Empowerment Summit on Friday. "If I was to be superintendent and money was no problem, cause we know money is always a problem, I...
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