The yet-to-be-named school will be at the current location of Wilkerson Elementary in Valley Station and will combine the students of Wilkerson Elementary and Watson Lane Elementary.
The new West Louisville elementary school would be connected to the YMCA at the location, and would replace two school buildings considered “deteriorated facilities,” according to JCBE.
JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio announced school sports could be at risk of suspension as Jefferson County enters the “red zone” for COVID-19 cases.
Jefferson County Public Schools is restarting its CARE Hotline to help connect families with needed resources and services, with a specific focus on counseling and mental health supports.
The pandemic has challenged the job market since it made landfall in the United States. For college students looking for internships, just to enter the job market, it has been a rocky path for some.
Dr. Marty Pollio told reporters Jefferson County's spiking COVID-19 case rate and positivity rate are the reasons the district will continue with online learning.
Jefferson County Public Schools, the state’s largest district and one of America’s 30 largest districts, announced Thursday that its plan to return to in-person classes on Oct. 22 has been delayed.
An online tool Kentucky leaders hoped would help make students safer has been available since last month, but those in power expressed frustration about it this week.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending flexibilities to allow free meals to continue to be available to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year.
JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio said he would not bring the student assignment plan recommendations to the Board of Education until they had community support.
Coverings for Kids was launched in August by Britainy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman to provide masks for students, teachers and staff across Kentucky.
The committee also discussed racial equity issues with the current plan which they agreed created problems for African-American students in west Louisville.
For nearly 40 years, the third floor at the Academy @ Shawnee has sat empty of students, deemed structurally unsound in 1981. Now, JCPS leadership continues to stress the belief that the investment into the community and school is past due.
The times were extended to help accommodate working parents and guardians and families who have students participating in NTI, according to the district.
Spalding University President Tori Murdern McClure says that the university has grounds to sue the U.S. Government, based on President Trump's proposed ban on anti-racism training for public institutions.
Beshear said Monday he has confidence in Kentucky schools preparing for “some version” of in-person classes as long as they follow guidance from the state.
New Albany Floyd County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Snyder announced Monday that the district will continue the A/B schedule for grades 7-12 through the remainder of 2020.
UK officials said the decision to remove spring break from the calendar is rooted in health and safety concerns for students and the entire campus community.
University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi issued an apology after an emergency RAVE alert was sent to students about a “black man in a red hoodie” wanted by police.
In addition to helping with educational and program initiatives, the grant will also support facility improvements to enhance student and faculty experiences.
This month is suicide prevention months, and mental health will remain a top priority for health professionals as children return to the virtual classroom.
Jefferson County Public Schools announced it could consider renaming some of its mascots and schools, several of which are named for Confederate soldiers and slave owners, as a part of its racial equity plan.
Parents across WAVE Country are trying to figure out how to balance our new normal and take care of their children. One woman has created a free school for families struggling financially.
If teachers don’t have students right in front of them, how can they ensure that their students keep focused to make the most out of their school days?
Pandemic-era learning has caused problems for students, parents, and teachers across the country. In Kentucky, an organization is aiming to help those students who need a little extra hands-on instruction.
The district is currently using Google Meets for online live instruction but is now looking at other options, according to JCPS spokeswoman Renee Murphy.
