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Education

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Education

Pollio: JCPS needs to ‘improve efficiency’ of school buses

Updated: 6 minutes ago
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By Sean Baute
Although there were transportation delays, transportation times for students were almost identical to last year’s first day and even a few minutes faster.

Education

‘I can’t sit here and wait’: Some JCPS parents frustrated with day one bus delays

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Nick Picht
The shortage, currently 54 drivers, was anticipated and communicated by district leaders.

Education

Wilkerson Elementary students begin school year at Watson Lane Elementary

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kennedy Hayes
The school in the Valley Village neighborhood reopened as part of JCPS’s back up plan until the new Wilkerson Elementary passes inspection.

Education

Driver shortage brings delays for some JCPS students on first day back to school

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By David Mattingly
When a school bus driver shortage hit the commonwealth’s biggest district, everyone knew the first day of class could a little more unpredictable than usual.

Troubleshooters

Troubleshooters: What happens when students bring a gun to JCPS schools

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Natalia Martinez
It’s been a rough couple of years for Jefferson County Public Schools, from COVID to a mass exodus of teachers and the unrelenting number of guns at schools.

Education

JCPS teacher takes on second job as school bus driver

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Sean Baute
For some students, they met their teacher for the first time. For others, they met their bus driver for the first time. But what if their teacher was also their bus driver?

Bullitt County

Masks optional for first day for school in Bullitt County

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:22 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
The county is in the red zone for COVID-19 transmission, but the district is letting staff and families make their own decisions about masks.

State

Ky. officials warn drivers to not illegally pass stopped school buses

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:20 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Drivers who do not stop for a school bus with its stop sign out and lights activated face a minimum penalty of $100 and could also face a penalty on their driving record.

Education

Watson Lane Elementary prepared for re-opening as new JCPS school remains under construction

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Kennedy Hayes
Teachers spent the past week at Watson Lane Elementary preparing their classrooms, putting finishing touches on a warm welcome that wasn’t expected.

Education

Federal grant helps John Hardin High School Agriculture Department grow

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
A grant from the United States Department of Agriculture is helping John Hardin High School’s agriculture curriculum grow.
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Education

JCPS creates ‘Bus Delay Dashboard’ to check student bus routes

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Due to a shortage, JCPS bus routes may often require a second run in the mornings and afternoons to pick up students from bus stops not covered in a first run.

Bullitt County

New Bullitt County elementary school not ready for first day of school

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:24 AM EDT
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By Josh Ninke
The new Old Mill Elementary building will not be ready for the start of the school year. It is still undergoing construction at this time.

Education

JCPS opens new elementary school in Newburg

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
Students will fill the classrooms by Wednesday.

Education

Some JCPS parents face back-to-school jitters ahead of first day

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Mark Stevens
JCPS said it still had several dozen bus routes to hire for and offer letters are still out for teachers.

Education

Addie, Baylor Kirgessner Foundation provides back-to-school supplies to elementary students

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:13 PM EDT
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By Julia Huffman
The foundation honors two siblings who died after being hit by a truck while playing mini golf on Dec. 4, 2020 in Panama City Beach, Fla.

Education

JCPS addressing staffing hurdles ahead of school year

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:18 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
On Friday, Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio said the district has been doing everything it can to fill in the gaps, because they anticipated these problems.

Education

JCPS teachers prepare for first day of school at Gutermuth Elementary

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Kennedy Hayes
This week, teachers throughout the district have been hard at work setting up their classrooms; including at Gutermuth Elementary.

Education

JCPS still filling hundreds of vacancies one week from start of school year

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Brian Shlonsky
The teacher shortage has been a problem plaguing districts in states all across the country.

Education

New JCPS elementary school opening delayed after failed building inspection

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:13 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt and Kennedy Hayes
Students and staff of Wilkerson Elementary School will be moving to a temporary location while construction is completed.

Education

Amid opposing mask protests, JCPS board discusses issues pressing the district

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:47 PM EDT
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By Nick Picht
The debate outside the Van Hoose Education Center was centered around JCPS students being mandated to wear masks in school buildings and buses.

Education

New Albany Floyd County Schools return to the classroom

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
Students, faculty and staff returned to the classroom and bus drivers went back to their routes.

Indiana

Indiana University offering new program to match Ky. scholarships

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Indiana University is offering a way to match scholarship offerings for students coming in from Kentucky.

Education

JCPS teachers, students participating in math summit

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Jefferson County Public Schools elementary teachers, students and coaches participated in the inaugural “K5 Math Summit” Friday.

Education

Why did Facebook delete JCPS posts congratulating new black principals?

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By David Mattingly
In recent weeks, the school district congratulated 11 new principals. Five of the principals are black and all five saw their posts deleted by Facebook.

Louisville Metro

JCPS appeals board holds hearing on controversial ‘Gender Queer’ memoir

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 3:09 PM EDT
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By Brian Shlonsky
It’s an issue that school districts are talking about in states across the country. The battle has found its way to JCPS.

Clark County

Students return to class at Greater Clark County Schools

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 1:39 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
The school district is following CDC guidance when it comes to COVID-19.

Coronavirus

JCPS to require universal masking as county enters ‘high risk’ COVID status

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt and Nick Picht
Jefferson County Public Schools announced universal masking will be required inside facilities as the county enters “high risk” COVID status.

Nelson County

Bardstown City Schools first day pushed back due to construction delays

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 8:43 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
The first day back to school for students in Bardstown City Schools is being pushed back one week.

Education

Students and teachers oppose JCPS plan to drop adult education

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By David Mattingly
The move would turn the responsibility of teaching G.E.D. and English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL) classes over to someone else.

Louisville Metro

JCPS announces Bus Driver Blitz

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 1:08 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
People can complete applications, background checks, and interviews in one day.

Education

Shopping for back-to-school? Here are some ways to save

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 12:06 PM EDT
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By Josh Ninke
Back-to-school shopping can get out of hand quickly. Schools hand out lists and kids need new clothes, so how do you save on all those necessities?

Clark County

Clarksville Community Schools conducting survey to expand bus stops

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 7:04 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A new survey released by Clarksville Community Schools is looking to see where residents live to expand bus stops.

Education

JCPS approves new COVID health guidelines for 2022-2023 school year

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 11:40 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
The Jefferson County Board of Education on Tuesday approved new health guidance recommendations for the upcoming school year starting in less than a month.

Clark County

Jeffersonville City Council votes down zoning change for new GCCS middle school

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Greater Clark County Schools’ plan to develop a new middle school to replace Parkview Middle School has been put on hold.

Education

JCPS to offer free curbside meals to students

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By Brian Shlonsky
The drive-thru meal pickups will be available at eight JCPS schools.

News

JCPS’ Ready4K program prepares kids for Kindergarten

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Kennedy Hayes
CPS’ Ready4K program helps make the transition to Kindergarten easier for kids and their parents too.

Bullitt County

Bullitt Central parents, alumni speak out against school’s proposed parking pass policy

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 9:58 PM EDT
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By Nick Picht
On Facebook, the school posted that students with higher ACT test scores would get priority to secure a school parking pass.

Local

Louisville Bar Association hosts forum on new Student Assignment Plan

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
This is the district’s first review of school assignments in 40 years and creates an opportunity for better schools closer to home and better access to magnet schools.

Education

Dept. of Education passes new option to address teacher shortage

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Brian Shlonsky
Option 9, that is available to candidates who have not obtained a bachelor’s degree and will not allow for temporary or provisional certification while completing the route.

Education

Judge blocks senate bill restricting Jefferson County school board’s powers

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 4:17 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
A Jefferson County District Judge has granted a temporary injunction against a senate bill that would have restricted administrative powers of the Jefferson County school board.

Education

JCPS coaches gather for district’s first ‘Coaches’ Clinic’

Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 1:44 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
Coaches in attendance said it allows them to focus on the success and well-being of student athletes across the district.

Oldham County

Oldham County to change start times for middle and high schools

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:14 AM EDT
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By Charles Gazaway
The adjustment is being made due to a shortage of bus drivers.

Education

JCPS: Thousands of students participating in summer programs

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 9:13 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Jefferson County Public Schools said even though school’s out for summer, plenty of students are taking advantage of the district’s summer programs.

Education

JCPS working to hire school safety officers ahead of 2022-23 school year

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By Tori Gessner
Jefferson County Public Schools hopes to have all security positions filled by the next school year, in accordance with its new security plan.

Kentucky

KY Supreme Court makes ruling in JCPS 9.5% property tax increase case

Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 6:12 PM EDT
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By Tori Gessner
A years long legal battle between the Jefferson County clerk, Jefferson County Public Schools and a group of taxpayers has ended.

Education

Oldham County High School’s next principal announced

Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Michael Caldwell
She starts her new role in July.

News

Sullivan University and NASA partner up for summer camp

Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 11:32 AM EDT
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By Elisa Schwartzmiller
High school students will have the opportunity to learn how to cook meals for astronauts that will be served on the International Space Station.

News

PE classes return to JCPS elementary school after 15 years

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By Kennedy Hayes
Their physical education program is back after 15 years, thanks to their new teacher Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi, who's been working to build the program back from the ground up.

News

JCPS board votes for 4% teacher raises; union vote last step in approval

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 11:47 PM EDT
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By Kathleen Ninke
The board voted to approve a 4% raise plus stipends for all JCPS teachers, the largest increase they’ve seen in 15 years.

Education

UofL students partner with Kentucky School for the Blind unearthing historic artifacts

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By Maira Ansari
University of Louisville teachers and students are teaming up with the Kentucky School for the Blind so they can both learn something from history and one another.
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