GE FoundationJefferson County, Kentucky
Developing Futures in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), a school system comprising nearly 100,000 students in Kentucky, received a $25 million, five-year education grant from GE Foundation to improve student achievement in math and science. The grant supports a comprehensive effort to improve student scores and learning in math and science, close achievement gaps and encourage more students to attend college.
This GE Foundation grant is being used to develop a rigorous, system-wide math and science curriculum at JCPS based on a model refined with the help of various educational experts. The grant will focus on improving math and science teaching, in conjunction with curriculum development and systemic change across the entire school district. An enhanced curriculum and implementation of a highly effective school mathematics program will help increase students’ performance and skills.
A key component of the program relies on school, business and community collaboration to support students and teachers. GE Volunteers, parents and members of the community will be contributing their time to advancing learning opportunities. Providing Jefferson County youth with the knowledge and skills to succeed in school will better prepare them to enter college and progress to productive careers.
Grant Details
- $25 million over five years
Key Stats
- 97,931 students
- 5,800 teachers
- 150 schools
Ethnicities Served
- African American: 35%
- Hispanic: 4%
- White: 58%
- Other: 3%
Student Population Served
- 53% free and reduced lunch