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Louisville mayor Craig Greenberg said $4.6 million in ARP funds was awarded by Metro Government...

Metro Government awards $4.6 million to organizations for early childhood development

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:58 AM EDT

By Dustin Vogt

On Tuesday, eight Louisville nonprofits were awarded American Rescue Plan funding to help advance early childhood development.

Indiana

Clarksville Middle School receives $50k digital learning grant to expand reading program

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 2:09 PM EDT

By Julia Huffman

The Readable English program is a research-proven program that helps students in grades 2-12 improve their fluency and comprehension, the release said.

Clark County

Greater Clark County Schools breaks ground on new Charlestown Elementary School

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT

By Kennedy Hayes

Charlestown Elementary School will hold around 12,000 students, all Pre-K through 5th grade.

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

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

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

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

By WKYT News Staff and Mariah Congedo

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

Positively WAVE

More than two hundred students of all abilities gathered at Eastern High School Friday for a...

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

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT

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

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

Three PRP High School students signed for their first jobs as welders with WireCrafters.

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

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT

By Brandon Spencer

Three PRP High School students signed for their first jobs as welders with WireCrafters.

Radar

Louisville Metro

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

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT

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

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

By Julia Huffman

The system will cost the district about $6.5 million.

Positively WAVE

‘I promised myself that I would finish’: UofL student graduates after 50-year journey

Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Julia Huffman

At this time, nine schools are without power or with only partial power following Friday’s storms.