There are more than two dozen alternative schools and programs in Jefferson County, each serving a unique student population including many at-risk students. The programs range from drug-abuse treatment to online learning opportunities.But how do alternative schools work? And why are they needed?WFPL explores these questions and more with JCPS Chief Academic Officer Dewey Hensley, Liberty High School principal Iman Talaat, Kentucky Youth Advocates executive director Terry Books and Kentucky Department of Education's Toyah Robey. The Next Louisville project is a partnership ofWFPL News, the Community Foundation of Louisville, the JPMorgan Chase Foundation and
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