Report shows urgent need for Southern states to improve K-12 schools for every child
In a new report, seven nonpartisan organizations in the South—including the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence—urge their states to take…
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BCPL February calendar of events for kids and teens include Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park-Pinocchio
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of February. A…
NKU’s Ecological Stewardship Institute gets grant for project to create new green space in Newport
Northern Kentucky University focuses on the environment as an area of emerging research, awarding a grant to the Ecological Stewardship…
NKU receives Japan Foundation of Los Angeles grant to develop Japanese courses for a future major
Northern Kentucky University’s World Languages and Literatures Department is looking to develop more courses that could be used as the…
Three public university presidents appear before legislative committee (not one is about the budget)
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Three of Kentucky’s public university presidents appeared before a legislative committee on Thursday to describe…
Yealey Elementary 2nd graders make their own ‘book commercials’ as part of service learning activity
By Steve Oldfield Children Inc. Young readers at the Boone County Library in Burlington are getting some high-tech help choosing…
Sullivan University schedules transfer fair and open house at Center for Learning in Fort Mitchell
Sullivan University will conduct a transfer fair and open house on Saturday, February 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at…
Walton-Verona schools among top ENERGY STAR schools honored at Capitol Rotunda by KSBA
Walton-Verona Independent Schools were honored by the Kentucky School Boards Association as one of the top five energy-efficient school districts…
ORSANCO’s River Sweep poster contest winners include two from NKY: Landon Reid, Kelcy Bollman
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) has announced the winners of the 2018 Ohio River Sweep Poster Contest….
SQUARE1 looking for high school entrepreneurs to compete for prizes and chance to launch a startup
Startups are vital our region’s economy. Dozens of tech startups launch out of local accelerators such as Brandery, UpTech and…
NKU’s Six@Six lecture offers ‘Unwrapping the Peanut Butter Cup’ with Kimberly Weir about food sourcing
Northern Kentucky University continues its Six@Six community lecture series with Associate Professor of Political Science Kimberly Weir on Wednesday, January…
Newport Catholic students who participated in March for Life may qualify for Schutzman scholarship
Nearly 160 students and chaperones from Newport Catholic attended the March for Life in Washington D.C., and two of those…
Thomas More College to host “Religious Liberty at a Crossroads: Legal Perspectives” on Jan. 24
Thomas More College, through its Institute for Religious Liberty, will host a program called “Religious Liberty at a Crossroads: Legal…
Higher ed officials looking closely at program cuts; pension costs alone are $47 million for NKU
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Higher education officials are still assessing the ramifications in program cuts announced Tuesday by Gov….
Northern Kentucky University ranked among the nation’s best for online graduate nursing program
Northern Kentucky University received a national ranking for its online graduate nursing program in the College of Health Professions. U.S….
Beckfield College launches three-year BSN nursing program to accommodate demand in the field
Beckfield College has launched a fast track Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) that allows students to receive their BSN degree…
Sullivan University Center for Learning hosts stress management workshop for nonprofit employees
The Sullivan University Center for Learning-Northern Kentucky is hosting a free breakfast workshop, “Managing Your Stress and Your Time,” for…
Dream Out Loud Challenge gives students a chance to win $1k for college savings plan — here’s how
Kentucky’s 529 college savings plan kicked off its annual Dream Out Loud Challenge, inviting families of students in grades Pre-K…
Highlands High School students get jump start on high-skills jobs through FAME training
By Mark Collier Fort Thomas Schools Students at Highlands High School have an opportunity to gain high-demand skills and a…
ParentCamp returns to NKY on Jan. 27; free event for parents, others about topics affecting children
The national organization, ParentCamp is returning to Northern Kentucky. The event will be held on Saturday, January 27 at Beechwood…
Beechwood fifth graders brighten up Fort Mitchell Firehouse — with visit and their art
Special to NKyTribune What started out as a field trip for Beechwood’s kindergartners to the Fort Mitchell Fire Department quickly…
Lexington middle school math teacher wins Milken Educator Award, only one from KY of 44 nationally
Pop Quiz: When is 1 equal to 1.5 or 2? When Brooke Powers is your math teacher because her students…