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

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

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.

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.

A 'Bad' School

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.

In the age of school choice, reputation is everything. And a school's reputation is often built upon test scores, school rankings and word of mouth in a community.

And when there's a bad school, there's always a good school to compare it to.

A six-episode podcast by The Courier Journal explores how these vastly different schools represent an integration plan gone awry. Through the stories of kids, teachers, administrators, community members and alumni, the series shows how a school's "good" or "bad" reputation develops, and who’s really to blame.

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.
In the age of school choice, reputation is everything. And a school's reputation is often built upon test scores, school rankings and word of mouth in a community.
And when there's a bad school, there's always a good school to compare it to.
A six-episode podcast by The Courier Journal explores how these vastly different schools represent an integration plan gone awry. Through the stories of kids, teachers, administrators, community members and alumni, the series shows how a school's "good" or "bad" reputation develops, and who’s really to blame.

2: Culture Shock

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?

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?

UPDATE: A New Direction

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

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

6: The Question

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. 

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

2: Culture Shock

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