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A Kentucky taskforce exploring breaking up JCPS is taking applications from community
In an unusual move, a controversial task force that will make recommendations on the future of JCPS — including whether it should be broken up — is accepting applications from community members interested in joining.
JCPS breaks ground on early childhood center in Buechel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) broke ground on a new early childhood center. The stand-alone facility is being built adjacent to Watterson Elementary School, which is located at 3900 Breckenridge Lane in Buechel. It will have 23 classrooms for up to 460 students aged 3 and 4 years old, according to the announcement.
Despite staffing shortages, Academy @ Shawnee will open in the fall
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools District leadership emphasized Friday that one of its schools will resume classes in the fall. A district spokesperson says during a community meeting Thursday evening rumors started that the Academy @ Shawnee might not open because of the number of teacher vacancies.
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