LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jefferson County Teachers Association hosted a walk-in event Tuesday at Bates Elementary School.

They are fighting for student-centered investments from JCPS.

Some issues JCTA is fighting for include more learning time and less testing for students. The group also wants educators to have time to design personalized learning experiences for students.

JCTA is in the middle of contract negotiations with JCPS.

Families, students and community supporters gathered for the walk-in today to show their support.

“Everything that we do at Bates Elementary is for the students and for the kids of Jefferson County. We are able to, through these rallies, through the negotiations, we’re able to make sure the kids get what they need to be successful, and we get all that em

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