Voices from the Classroom: Reflecting on a teacher’s role — I find meaning in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
By Chris Wright Ludlow High School Lately there has been a national debate regarding what roles our teachers ultimately play…
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ParentCamp brings parents and educators together to break down barriers between school and home
By Brenna R. Kelly Kentucky Teacher Many parents think educators speak a different language. Words and acronyms that roll off…
‘Mrs. White’s Kindergarten’ honors NKY education pioneer with exhibit at Behringer-Crawford Museum
Do you remember the name of your kindergarten teacher? Hundreds of former students of the late Betty White not only…
NKU’s Cyber Defense Team wins KCCD Competition, advances to Midwest Regional later this month
Northern Kentucky University’s Cyber Defense Team continued its dominance in the region, winning the Kentucky Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition and…
Bob King, president of Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, to retire on June 10
Bob King will retire June 10 as president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, the state’s coordinating agency for…
Students from 16 Kentucky high schools to compete in Poetry Out Loud state finals March 13 in Frankfort
Sixteen champions, including several from Northern Kentucky, will advance to the Poetry Out Loud state competition March 13 at the…
UK grad Luke Reedy followed his dreams to Los Angeles; will see ‘Deception’ premiere in special way
By Whitney Harder University of Kentucky After graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2013, Luke Reedy took a chance…
St. Henry senior takes third place in First Lady’s KY Derby Poster Contest, earns $200 scholarship
First Lady Glenna Bevin has announced the winning entry, as well as the second- and third-place finishers, in her annual…
Boone County, Walton Verona schools say sheriff will make officers permanent in elementary schools
The Boone County Board of Education, the Walton Verona Independent School District, the Boone County Fiscal Court, and the Boone…
Gateway Community & Technical College study shows students get $6.60 return on their dollar
For most people, a $6.60 return on every dollar invested is considered a good return. That’s the average amount students…
Villa Hills high school student again receives PBS Emperor Science Award; called a ‘rising star’
William “Will” Broomhead of Villa Hills, a student at Dixie Heights High School and the Kenton County Academies of Innovation…
Joint legislative committee discusses schools safety, including arming teachers, metal detectors
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today School safety, a hot topic in the wake of recent shootings here in Kentucky and…
Sullivan University offering opportunity to learn more (online) about its Ph.D. in management program
Prospective students can learn about Sullivan University’s Ph. D. program from the comfort of their own home through a live,…
Enzweiller Building Institute opens enrollment for projects with Work Ready Skills Initiative
The Enzweiler Building Institute has opened its enrollment period for 2018-2019. “This is an exciting year for our Building Institute….
NKU Pres. Gerry St. Amand: To the university community on actions related to the law school dean
The following is the text of an email sent yesterday to NKU’s listserv from interm President Gerry St. Amand about…
Highland’s junior William Burnham gets perfect score on ACT exam — only 1% of nation’s students do that
Highlands High School junior William Burnham earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT exam. Nationally, less than one-tenth…
Energy and Environment Cabinet ‘Capture the Earth’ video contest announced for high school students
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet invites high school (grades 9-12) student filmmakers and broadcasters to submit an original video…
Gateway speech team earns awards at state tournament; Florence Y’all competition coming up
The Gateway Community & Technical College speech team took home several awards during the 2018 Kentucky Forensics Association State Tournament…
Sullivan University Center for Learning Northern Kentucky to host free Dale Carnegie breakfast
Members of the public sector can learn how to become stronger communicators during a free Dale Carnegie breakfast being sponsored…
Voices from the Classroom: Loving my students, lifting them up — and helping them respect each other
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary Dear parents of my current and former students, Let me start by thanking you for…
Kentucky celebrates 316 new board-certified teachers, ranks 7th in nation for number with that designation
Kentucky is celebrating 316 newly certified National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), the fifth largest class of NBCTs in the nation….
Boone County schools, sheriff collaborate to add School Resource Officers to all elementary schools
Superintendent Randy Poe has announced that Sheriff Michael Helmig is working cooperatively with the Boone County Schools to add School…