Jess Clark

Louisville

Education Reporter at WFPL-FM (Louisville, KY)

@WFPLNews education reporter, former ed reporter for @WWNO and @WUNC, Louisville native, cat mom

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Articles

Football superstar Thibaut Courtois partners with Hull Sim Sport Arena

1 week ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Jess Clark

World-renowned Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is stepping off the pitch and into the world of gaming and community sports with an exciting new partnership. The Federation of Sport (FoS), an innovative £1.6 million sports and gaming hub in Hull’s Old Town, has secured Courtois' backing, marking a major milestone for this groundbreaking project.
Doncaster man’s remarkable recovery inspires others

1 week ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Jess Clark

John Houghton, a 46-year-old Peer Mentor at Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services in Doncaster, is celebrating 13 years of sobriety this month. His extraordinary journey from consuming 19 litres of white cider daily to becoming a beacon of hope for others in recovery is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of community support. John’s story begins with a seemingly happy childhood as part of a military family living around Europe and UK.
Doncaster man’s remarkable recovery inspires others

1 week ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Jess Clark

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowJohn Houghton, a 46-year-old Peer Mentor at Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services in Doncaster, is celebrating 13 years of sobriety this month. His extraordinary journey from consuming 19 litres of white cider daily to becoming a beacon of hope for others in recovery is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of community support.
Surveyor champions heritage skills to inspire the next generation

1 week ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Jess Clark

As custodians of one of UK’s most iconic structures, Beverley Minster, Delaney Marling Partnership, a leading firm of Chartered Building Surveyors, is proud to shine a spotlight on the importance of heritage skills and the rewarding career opportunities they offer. The demand for skilled professionals in heritage trades is growing due to an aging workforce and increasing conservation needs. However, many schools and career advisors overlook these practical options when guiding young people.
Northern tech startup turns charitable fundraising into GOALD

1 week ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Jess Clark

Hull-based tech entrepreneur Matt McKay has launched GOALD, a groundbreaking app that combines fun challenges with charitable fundraising, transforming the way communities support their favourite causes. This innovative platform empowers users to create or join engaging challenges across various categories, creating a global community dedicated to making a difference.
Outgoing Louisville Public Media employees share parting words

3 weeks ago | lpm.org | Jess Clark

Louisville Public Media is saying goodbye to colleagues this week — journalists, radio hosts and people who work behind the scenes. After LPM leaders announced a budget shortfall this year, they made the decision to cut costs by 17% of the overall budget. Seven employees are departing through a mix of buyouts and layoffs, and Friday is their last day. Some of the departing teammates spoke with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting ahead of their departure.
Louisville Public Media cuts 7 employees, downsizing twice in less than a year

4 weeks ago | lpm.org | Jess Clark

Louisville Public Media is cutting seven employees — the second round of staff reductions at the public media organization in less than a year. Leaders say the reductions are necessary because member and underwriting support has not materialized to sustain several years of expansion. Through a mixture of layoffs and buyouts, leaders cut journalists and DJs, along with employees who work behind the scenes.
Digging In: Back on the bus

1 month ago | lpm.org | Jess Clark

Jefferson County Public Schools officials last week restored transportation for students at six schools who had been without a school bus since August. The Jefferson County Board of Education cut transportation to most magnet schools due to a bus driver shortage. JCPS officials planned to bring some transportation back in September, delays in certifying TARC employees to drive school buses left the district without the needed drivers until this spring.
Last-minute proposal would slash funding for Ky. students learning English

1 month ago | lpm.org | Jess Clark

In a late-session revision to a school funding bill, Kentucky House lawmakers want to limit state dollars for English language learning services to four years per child. The current school funding formula, known as SEEK, allots extra funding to districts for services needed by students with disabilities, low-income students and students who are working to master the English language, also known as multilingual learners.
Meet the man who helped end public segregation in Louisville

1 month ago | lpm.org | Jess Clark

Today, Louisville’s businesses are prohibited from discriminating against customers based on race, color or national origin. Our community owes those protections in large part to a teenage boy and his high school friends who led a massive sit-in movement downtown in 1961. Raoul Cunningham was just 14 years old when he took part in his first protest against segregation: picketing a whites-only showing of Porgy and Bess on Christmas Day in 1959.