A 'Bad' School

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What makes a school bad? And who is really to blame? A six part series from the Louisville Courier Journal on a school integration plan gone awry.

Episodes

  1. 06/22/2022 · BONUS

    UPDATE: A New Direction

    There's a shakeup at Iroquois' culinary program, which has caused senior Zyrann Hibbitt to reconsider his future plans. And on graduation day, he doesn't seem to be his usual self. Meanwhile, Jefferson County Public Schools is on the brink of making history. Will a new student assignment plan make a difference for "bad" schools like Iroquois?

    31 min

  2. 11/17/2021

    6: The Question

    Is Louisville ready — and willing — to change the way it treats its "bad" schools?

    32 min

  3. 11/10/2021

    5: 'I Am Iroquois'

    At the school year's end, an unexpected loss hits Iroquois High School.  Note: This episode includes profanity and descriptions of violent acts. It may not be suitable for younger listeners.

    33 min

  4. 11/03/2021

    4: What 'Good' Looks Like

    Inside duPont Manual High School, things are far from perfect. Note: This episode involves discussions about mental health, including suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a certified listener, call 1-800-273-8255. The Crisis Text Line is also available for emotional crisis support. To speak with a trained listener, text HELLO to 741741. Both services are free, available 24/7, and confidential.

    36 min

  5. 10/27/2021

    3: The Outside

    Gun violence was already a problem for Iroquois. Then, the pandemic hit. Note: This episode involves discussions about mental health, including suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a certified listener, call 1-800-273-8255. The Crisis Text Line is also available for emotional crisis support. To speak with a trained listener, text HELLO to 741741. Both services are free, available 24/7, and confidential.

    32 min

  6. 10/20/2021

    2: Culture Shock

    In 1970s Louisville, school integration was working. That was the problem.

    32 min

  7. 10/20/2021

    1: The 'Dirty I'

    For every "bad" school, there's a "good" one.

    27 min

  8. 10/08/2021

    Introducing — A 'Bad' School Podcast

    Coming to a platform near you, Oct. 20!

    3 min
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What makes a school bad? And who is really to blame? A six part series from the Louisville Courier Journal on a school integration plan gone awry.

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  • Creator
    avmedia@gannett.com
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    A 'Bad' School