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Meet Louisville-area high school girls athlete of the year for spring from Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Academy tennis standout Ellie Hammond is The Courier Journal girls athlete of year for spring, as voted by our readers. The Davidson signee finished her senior year strong, winning her third consecutive singles title at the KHSAA state tennis meet. ...
An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
Kentucky high schoolers prepare for the big stage this summer
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Some Kentucky high school juniors and seniors are perfecting their creative talents this summer. Kentucky's Governor's School for the Arts is in its first of two sessions this summer. Students are embracing their talents as they take over the University of Kentucky's campus. Several disciplines are...
Kentucky Teacher of the Year speaks out against school choice amendment
2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Kevin Dailey doesn’t think school choice is the real issue behind Amendment 2, a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall to allow state funding for schools outside of the current public school system. The Covington-bred public middle school teacher said Kentuckians...
UofL dental faculty’s experience fuels passion to help those with special needs
It must have been fate. At 3 years old, Tiffany McPheeters carried dental floss in her back pocket. Now an assistant professor at University of Louisville School of Dentistry, she reflects on these early memories. “Carrying the floss had nothing to do with me wanting to do dentistry,” she said....
Leadership West Kentucky recognizes program’s graduating class
Twenty-nine western Kentuckians graduated from the West Kentucky Regional Chamber Alliance’s (WKRCA) second class of the Leadership West Kentucky program in late June. The regional program serves to help participants develop their leadership skills, educate them on regional issues and raise awareness of what counties in the region are known for.
New literacy hub launches helping teachers in transforming reading programs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The new Kentucky Reading Research Center has been created to support educators in implementing reliable, replicable reading programs and promote literacy development in Kentucky. Executive director Amy Lingo, says she started her career as a teacher and has seen first-hand the struggle of students reading below...
Mercy Academy in Louisville to offer 17 new courses for 2024-25 year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 2, 2024) – Mercy Academy in Louisville has announced the addition of 17 new courses for the 2024 – 2025 school year. These additions supplement the school’s already diverse curriculum, covering multiple areas of study. “In implementing these new courses, we integrated students’ specific...
Grant brings Appalachian instructors to Tennessee Tech to learn about 3D printing
Picture above – Left: Tennessee Tech graduate research assistant Vivekanand Naikwadi provides a demonstration of the vat photopolymerization printer that uses liquid resin to produce 3D designs while training day participants observe the process. Right: Chris Applegate from Dupont Manual High School in Louisville, Ky., watches the material extrusion printer lay filament to create a 3D design. He was one of 20 instructors selected from high schools and community colleges in Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana to participate in the recent additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – training day at Tennessee Tech.
Kentucky College Offering Evening CDL Classes to Meet Demand
Gateway Community & Technical College to Hold Four-Week Training for CDL Class A License Starting in August. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Kentucky’s Gateway Community & Technical College is offering its first commercial driver license evening classes to help meet demand for new truck drivers in the state.
Want to talk JCPS busing? Meet education reporter Krista Johnson at our mobile newsroom
So many things throughout the community impact the lives of children and their families, and I want to know more about them. As the education reporter for The Courier Journal, I strive to tell stories that inform and offer context to the challenges our kids and those around them are facing. I also love to tell stories about their achievements and to highlight when progress is being made. With so much going on, though, I know...
UofL, UK make Sacred Heart star’s top 6
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Sacred Heart star ZaKiyah Johnson has been on the national radar since she was in eighth grade and is considered one of the top players in the class of 2025. Wednesday afternoon, she announced her top six potential college destinations. Louisville and Kentucky both found themselves...
North Bullitt’s Jordan McCloskey Joins Midway University Bowling Program After Quick Decision
North Bullitt senior Jordan McCloskey quickly found a home at Midway University after the school reached out to her during a bowling tournament, offering her a spot in their program. Despite a late push from Lindsey Wilson, McCloskey had already decided on Midway due to its small, homey campus and the welcoming environment. This opportunity came at a time when she was considering just being a full-time college student, showcasing how the right fit can change one's trajectory.
Rogers Scholars Spend Week at LWC
A record-breaking 50 rising high school juniors from 35 Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky counties spent a week at Lindsey Wilson as Rogers Scholars. Sponsored by the Somerset-based Center for Rural Development, the weeklong program gives students a glimpse into college life and opens their eyes to several career possibilities. For...
Bellarmine University offering cannabis education programs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Bellarmine University is offering five non-credit certificate programs focused solely on cannabis. In 2023, the state of Kentucky legalized the use of medical marijuana for people with certain ailments. Though that’s yet to kick in, the state is already taking up applications for medical marijuana businesses....
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