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Education

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Education

More than 6,000 Jefferson County Public School seniors are set to graduate this spring, and the...

JCPS students prepare for upcoming graduation ceremonies

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
More than 6,000 Jefferson County Public School seniors are set to graduate this spring, and the district is making preparations ahead of graduation ceremonies.

Bullitt County

The new partnership allows high schoolers who complete the program guidelines to get free...

GE Appliances announces “Guaranteed Entrance to Engineering School” program

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:05 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
The new partnership allows high schoolers who complete the program guidelines to get free admission into Speed School.

News

Gopalaniruddh Tadinada (left) and Rishabh Ranjan, both juniors at Manual, with their device...

JCPS students develop device to detect cancer from blood samples

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:35 PM EDT
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By Charles Gazaway
It took about two years to develop the device.

Kentucky

The Fayette County School Board approved its 2023-2024 spending plan Monday night. The budget...

FCPS approves budget with highest starting teacher salaries in Kentucky

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff and Mariah Congedo
The Fayette County School Board approved its 2023-2024 spending plan Monday night.

Positively WAVE

Eastern High School hosts field day for hundreds of students of all abilities

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Brandon Spencer
More than two hundred students of all abilities gathered at Eastern High School Friday for a field day.

Hardin County

Hardin County Board of Education votes for pay increase for all school staff

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:21 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Following a unanimous vote from the Hardin County Board of Education on Wednesday night, all Hardin County Schools employees will be receiving a 2% raise.

Education

WireCrafters signing day at PRP High School kickstarts 3 students’ careers

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT
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By Brandon Spencer
Three PRP High School students signed for their first jobs as welders with WireCrafters.

Louisville Metro

Louisville Urban League opens new facility to help students improve math, reading

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
The services at the new Kumon Center are available to JCPS students K through 12 at no cost.

Focus on Health

JCPS middle school students visit Humana to learn about nursing careers

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 3:18 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A group of 7th grade students had a chance to observe health care professionals and learn about future nursing careers.

Education

Weapons detection system demo set up in JCPS High School

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
The system will cost the district about $6.5 million.
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‘I promised myself that I would finish’: UofL student graduates after 50-year journey

Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT
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By Brandon Spencer
One student has been waiting 50 years for this moment and was finally able to reach this coveted milestone.

Kentucky

Ky. Education Commissioner finalist to become superintendent of Md. school district

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 11:02 PM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff and Samantha Valentino
Kentucky Education Commissioner Dr. Jason Glass appears to be seeking new employment.

Education

JCPS looking within to combat teacher shortages

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
The Teaching and Learning Pathway at Jefferson County Public schools is set to graduate its largest class to date.

Education

Weapon detection systems planned for JCPS middle, high schools

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 1:11 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
The district has been researching technology since the board requested it in February.

Education

Fairdale High students showcase skills for employers

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 1:12 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
Students in Fairdale High School’s diesel tech and heavy machinery classes showed employers what they’ve learned in class.

Education

Jefferson County Board of Education votes for implementation of weapon detection systems

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
The Board of Education voted on Tuesday to proceed with implementation of weapon detection systems in Jefferson County schools.

Clark County

Clarksville Community Schools nominates candidate for Indiana Teacher of the Year

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A southern Indiana middle school teacher has been nominated as a candidate for Indiana Teacher of the Year.

Education

JCPS announces turf fields and other athletic facility improvements

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 12:56 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio said a lot is needed, calling the district’s facilities some of the worst in the state.

State

Ky. congressman Morgan McGarvey introduces bill aiming to reduce student hunger

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 10:51 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Congressman Morgan McGarvey, serving the commonwealth’s 3rd District, introduced his first bill aiming to make sure no child goes hungry.

Local

JCPS board votes to begin process of adding weapon detectors to schools

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 11:11 PM EDT
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By David Ochoa
So far this year, 21 guns have been found in JCPS schools.

Education

JCPS parents weigh in on weapon detectors inside schools

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Kennedy Hayes
A motion was made in February to put metal detectors in JCPS schools.

Education

Students at JCPS high schools compete in annual rocket launching competition

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 2:29 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Students were provided a kit to build the rocket and could make variations using 3-D printers and other technology.

Top Story

JCPS: Conway Middle School student cited after gun found inside locker

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 8:49 AM EDT
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By WAVE Staff
Families were sent an email on Thursday.

Education

Students at Fairdale High School participate in mass casualty training

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 1:50 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Fairdale High School students participated in mass casualty incident training on Thursday morning to learn how to treat wounded individuals.

Education

‘Lots of unknowns’ about new transgender laws in Kentucky schools

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By David Mattingly
Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass made his remarks in his weekly message to district schools.

Education

JCPS students celebrate Derby early at Hawthorne Elementary

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Students got the celebrity treatment on Friday as part of an afternoon of pre-Derby fun at Hawthorne Elementary School.

Louisville Metro

JCPS students hospitalized after eating ‘medicated gummies,’ staff confirms

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Seneca High School Principal Michael Guy confirmed the incident in a letter to families.

Kentucky

Enrollment at Kentucky Community & Technical College System still down from pre-pandemic levels

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Kelsey Souto
The pandemic drastically changed the landscape of higher education and adult learning programs around the country.

Kentucky

Nearly $3M grant awarded to Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services has announced that a nearly $3M, five-year, grant has been awarded to West Kentucky Educational Cooperative, as well to the College of Education and Human Services.

Kentucky

Leslie Co. student steals gun from SRO while students assault another SRO

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Williams
Two incidents in Leslie County last week left one school resource officer injured and another with his gun stolen by a Leslie County High School student.

Clark County

Registration for GCCS 2023-2024 school year now open

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 12:49 PM EDT
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By WAVE Staff
Clark County families are encouraged to use the ‘Snapcode’ that was mailed to them.

Louisville Metro

Tuition-free preschool coming to Okolona neighborhood

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
LDG Development signed a 10-year lease for Bezos Academy Louisville-Okolona, which will be adjoined to apartment complexes near Jefferson Mall and Jefferson’s Landing.

Education

JCPS Board votes to approve new school start time proposal

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:04 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The board voted to approve the start time proposed 6 to 1.

Education

Governor Andy Beshear signs student discipline bill into law

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Kennedy Hayes
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear signed a school discipline bill Thursday that’s aimed at defusing classroom disruptions.

Kentucky

Ky. teachers react to lack of action in Frankfort

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Kelsey Souto
Ky. educators talk about this Legislative session and measures that may or may not make a difference in their profession.

Education

JCPS recognizes ‘Super Seniors’ with scholarships, awards

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Several Jefferson County Public School students were recognized for academic achievements and leadership both in and out of the classroom.

Education

JCPS fifth graders graduate from ‘gang resistance education’ program

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 1:52 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A group of Jefferson County Public School students graduated from a program helping students avoid gangs, violence and bullying.

Education

Proposed bill would split JCPS into multiple school districts

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
Senate Bill 156 passed unanimously through the Kentucky House Education Committee Monday. However, it was back in front of lawmakers Tuesday, with a twist.

Education

Fern Creek High School celebrates 100 years with highway marker dedication

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 2:36 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Louisville’s first and oldest county school celebrated 100 years with a special dedication ceremony on Monday.

Education

School districts seek additional funding for nutrition programs

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:46 PM EST
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By Marresa Burke
Over time, inflation has raised the cost of food, and now school districts are feeling the effects.

Indiana

2 arrested including 15-year-old after fake threats made to Madison, Ind. schools

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:38 PM EST
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By David Mattingly
“You just never know what people are going to do anymore.”

Kentucky

New house bill will allow educational staff to openly practice religion

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:23 PM EST
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By Julia Huffman
House Bill 547 was passed Tuesday morning by Kentucky’s House Education Committee.

Louisville Metro

All JCPS schools open Tuesday with power back; last day of school may be pushed back

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:18 AM EST
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By Michael Caldwell
JCPS could have to push back the last day of school after canceling classes district-wide on Monday due to power outages.

News

Morehead State University receives $3 million for nursing, kinesiology and imaging sciences programs

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 8:41 PM EST
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By Cameron Aaron
On Monday, Rep. Hal Rogers announced $3 million in federal funding was awarded for Morehead State University’s nursing, kinesiology and imaging sciences programs.

Education

JCPS: All locations but 1 will resume classes on Tuesday

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 7:42 PM EST
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By Julia Huffman
Camp Taylor Elementary and Kenwood Elementary will be closed on Tuesday due to power outages.

Education

JCPS: 1 school without power; 4 without internet after severe weather

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller and Julia Huffman
Camp Taylor Elementary and Okolona Elementary still do not have power as of 3p.m. Monday.

Education

JCPS cancels class for Monday due to power, internet outages

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 7:52 PM EST
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By Julia Huffman
At this time, nine schools are without power or with only partial power following Friday’s storms.

News

Bill dealing with student discipline passes Ky. House committee

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:56 AM EST
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By Jeremy Tombs
Four more bills moved out of the House Education Committee in Frankfort Tuesday morning, but not all went without opposition.

Louisville Metro

Hazelwood Elementary students receive free socks and shoes

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 3:55 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Students within one Jefferson County Public School were able to take home a new pair of socks and shoes for free.

Education

Changes to JCPS start times ‘should have been done 20 years ago,’ superintendent says

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 5:39 PM EST
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By David Mattingly
JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio pushed back strongly Thursday against criticism of his plan to introduce more start times in the next school year.
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