Roxanne Scott
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Louisville, KY, United States
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Racial Disparities Still Exist In JCPS Gifted And Talented Programs
Historically, most of the kids in JCPS' gifted programs are white. And black and Latino students are underrepresented, compared to the student body population. → Read More
How A Wind Turbine Made In Ky. Could Be A Game Changer In Nigeria
Two engineers at the University of Kentucky want to give farmers an easy way to prevent a prevalent problem: aflatoxin contamination, which has global economic and health effects. → Read More
JCPS Corrective Action Plan Released
The corrective action plan lists more than 300 actions and recommendations to improve the quality of education, school funding and safety of the district's students. → Read More
New Program Aims To Get Louisville Kids Ready For Kindergarten
"My Big Little Adventure" is an online portal of theme-based learning for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. → Read More
#OurJCPS Releases 11-Point Improvement Plan
The plan, called A Better Way Forward For JCPS, addresses issues including class size and wages for workers in the district. → Read More
JCPS Board Unanimously Approves Property Tax Hike
The rate hike would generate $20 million in revenue, the district said. Property owners will see the increase in their bills this fall. → Read More
JCPS Votes To Settle With Kentucky Dept. Of Education To Avoid Takeover
The Jefferson County Board of Education has voted 4-3 to accept an offer from the Kentucky Board of Education to avoid a potential state takeover. → Read More
JCPS To Hold Public Meeting On Proposed Tax Increase
Officials say the money would be used to pay for construction projects, elementary art teachers, and incentive pay for teachers at priority schools. → Read More
JCPS Responds To Kentucky Department Of Education's Settlement Offer
The school board will send a response to a takeover settlement by Tuesday morning to the Kentucky Department of Education. There are no details about what the response contains. → Read More
ESL Newcomer Academy Students Start First Day Of School In New Home
This year, for the first time, there's a single school dedicated to JCPS' ESL Newcomer Academy, which helps students new to the country learn language skills. → Read More
JCPS Students Begin School With A New 'Backpack'
The Backpack of Success Skills will store student work in a digital portfolio on a custom JCPS app; it's meant to help teachers, parents and students track skill development. → Read More
JCPS Responds To Kentucky Department Of Education's Settlement Offer
Jefferson County Public Schools has responded to the settlement offer, but the district isn't releasing any information about the content of the response. → Read More
Community Still Has Questions About JCPS' Race and Equity Policy
Next week, Jefferson County Public School students will begin the school year. This will be the first year for the district with an official race and equity plan in place. → Read More
JCPS Board: Discussions Ongoing In Potential Settlement With State
The board voted in May to appeal the recommended state takeover. If a settlement is not reached, an appeal hearing will begin in September. → Read More
Jefferson County School Board Approves Teacher's Union Contract
Members of the Jefferson County Teachers Association had previously approved the five-year agreement. → Read More
Jefferson County Teachers' Union To Vote On New Contract
Members of the Jefferson County Teachers Association have until Monday evening to approve or reject the agreement. The previous contract expired June 30. → Read More
JCPS Gets More Time To Consider Settlement Offer From The State
Kentucky Interim Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis offered JCPS a settlement to avoid state takeover of the district. The original deadline was August 1. → Read More
JCPS Superintendent: No Specific Timeline For Decision On Settlement Offer
Interim Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis is offering Jefferson County Public Schools a settlement to avoid a state takeover. The district’s deadline to respond is Aug. 1. → Read More
Entrepreneurs Of Color Get Schooled This Summer On Business Skills
Small businesses participating in the Vissionaireum Execution Excelerator include tech companies, a bakery and a local fashion magazine. → Read More
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Gov. Bevin Tour SkillsUSA Conference In Louisville
The SkillsUSA conference is a showcase of skilled trades and technical education, and features contests in fields such as plumbing, masonry and carpentry. → Read More