Dr. Brian Yearwood talked about a broad range of topics at Wednesday's Louisville Forum, addressing everything from the budget deficit to regaining community trust.
The Academy @ Shawnee, which is a middle and high school, is 25 teachers short.
Students at Gutermuth Elementary School got a special visit from WDRB News anchor Fallon Glick, who read to some of them Thursday morning.
Instead of relying on busses, many families chose to wait in long car rider lanes to pick up their children from school.
With less than two weeks before kids get back into the classroom, parents said they'll see how it all works.
Meyzeek Middle School partnered with Louisville Metro Government's Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN) to help students get home safely after the school day.
Two adults were on board.
At least three other schools found guns in the past two weeks.
Residents of Louisville's west end say the impact of that kind of money goes far beyond schools.
Jim James, a singer and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, collaborated with students from Olmsted Academy South.