“Call Us Ishmael” examines fascination with Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick,” special screening at NKU
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Film director David Shaerf hated the novel Moby-Dick. “Growing up, I never had a favorite…
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Prichard Committee: NAEP results signal serious concern about declining progress in education
The latest results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP), released Tueday, show a decline in fourth grade reading…
NKU students, faculty, staff to speak out against budget issues at campus rally Thursday
The Northern Kentucky University community will speak out Thursday about its position that more of the burden of education costs…
Protesting teachers may return to Frankfort on Friday. Is cure for ‘sewer flu’ in State Capitol?
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin referred to the Kentucky Education Association, not the teachers who belong to…
Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky schedules “Big Dig’ to introduce youth to industry
The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky has announced its latest public event; The Big Dig, presented by Riegler Blacktop…
City of Union recognizes Gray Middle Schoolers for winning design entry of proposed city flag
The City Commission of the City of Union recognized Gray Middle School students Ben Putnam and Joseph Zabik, for their…
Teachers are finally saying enough to the pay penalty; concerned too about funding for schools
By Sylvia Allegretto Economic Policy Institute Following West Virginia’s lead, teachers in Kentucky and Oklahoma are walking out and…
Campbell County Public Library calendar for April includes events and activities at all branches
A list of April events and programs at the Campbell County Public Library branches is provided here. The Campbell County…
WKU’s Gatton Academy of Math, Science selects 99 sophomores for Class of 2020, included are NKyians
The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University has selected 99 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of…
Beechwood hosts five Chinese exchange students in its classes, part of UK’s Confucius Institute program
Beechwood Independent School District launched a student exchange program this school year and is currently hosting five students from China…
Holmes Middle School grant from PLTW, Verizon to enable students to develop hands-on computer skills
This coming school year, students at Holmes Middle School will be able to take computer science classes and learn to…
Florence Elementary’s 5th grade raised items for the Emergency Shelter of NKY to help homeless
Kim Webb, Executive Director of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky spoke with the 5th graders at Florence Elementary to…
Prichard Committee: Budget compromise reached, includes some restoration of education funding
State lawmakers reached a compromise on the budget for the next two years. While we recognize the need for compromise,…
Voices from the Classroom: Teachers always wonder what impact they’re having, trying to be “that one”
By Melissa Insko Kenton County Future Teachers Academy So many times we, as teachers, wonder what impact we’re really having….
Covington Catholic High School to hold a STEM night on April 17, featuring student demonstrations
Covington Catholic High School will a STEM night will be held in the CovCath gymnasium on April 17 from 7-8:15…
Covington, Kenton County, and Boone County schools will be closed Monday
All Covington Schools, Boone County, and Kenton County will close on Monday, April 2, due to high teacher absenteeism and a…
Beckfield College receives recognition from Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Beckfield College, with a campus in Florence, has announced that it is now accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health…
NKU to host JumpStart program for 50 students from Boone County High School on entrepreneurship
Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), part of the Haile/US Bank College of Business, hosts its JumpStart…
State Arts Council invites schools to decorate canvases for tables at Governor’s Derby Celebration
The Kentucky Arts Council invites Kentucky schools to be part of the fun and excitement of the Kentucky Derby by…
Goodridge Elementary students stage African Dancing & Talent Show to help kids in Kenya
By Steve Oldfield Children, Inc. Students at Goodridge Elementary in Hebron staged a talent show and expo on African art…
Sullivan University partners with USA Cares to provide education and training for veterans
Sullivan University is announcing a partnership with USA Cares, a Kentucky-based non-profit military assistance organization, to provide education and training…
HIghlands hosts their own Shark Tank competition, aimed at developing projects to help non-profits
Highlands Business Management students in Mrs. Elise Carter’s class are learning real-life skills in a competition that aims to show…