Longbranch Elementary teacher Jenna Stewart is surprised winner of national Milken Educator Award
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter A teacher at a loss for words – speechless. Could it be? Cannot happen? It…
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State lawmakers get recommendations on improving community college system
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Lawmakers received a report with nearly a dozen recommendations from the Kentucky Community and Technical…
Gold Star Teacher of the Year nominations open for favorite teacher; deadline Dec. 20
Gold Star and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati are in search of the next Gold Star Teacher of the Year…
Kentucky Department of Education partners with U.S. Army to start statewide JROTC program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has partnered with the U.S. Army Cadet Command to start a pilot program for…
KCTCS board approves recommendations for system’s opportunity to ‘redefine ourselves’
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents approved 11 recommendations for changes…
Notre Dame Academy, Xavier University announce direct admission partnership
Notre Dame Academy (NDA) is excited to announce a new direct admission agreement with Xavier University, beginning with the Class…
NKU Foundation announces new leadership, members named to board of directors
The Northern Kentucky University Foundation has announced new officers to the organization’s board of directors, including Karen Finan as President,…
Beechwood Independent Schools to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new facility December 13
The Beechwood Board of Education is inviting the community to a ribbon cutting for the Beechwood School and Performing Arts…
CPE announces increases in undergrad and community college enrollment
CPE announced at its recent meeting a 3.9 percent increase in undergraduate enrollment at Kentucky public universities and a 4.9…
Applications now open for Kentucky Secretary of State’s student essay and slogan contest
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office has announced applications are now being accepted for the 2024 essay contest for students…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture accepting applications for 2025 summer internship program
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is encouraging Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government to apply for…
Maile, Tekulve & Gray provides grant, partners with Enzweiler to train skilled trades professionalss
The Enzweiler Building Institute has partnered with Maile, Tekulve & Gray (MTG), a leader in high-end residential and commercial construction,…
Prichard Committee report shows family engagement efforts have a positive effect
When schools implement intentional strategies to create a culture of family engagement, families’ knowledge of the education system improves and teachers’…
Former teacher David Meyer is always a teacher and always having fun, now as board president at Point Arc
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It has been said this is the season of giving. Someone forgot to tell that…
New study examines how Kentucky parents view educational opportunities in their communities
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence released findings from a new study examining how Kentucky parents view educational opportunities in…
Lifelong Kenton Co. educator Shawna Harney honored with KCPL Mary Ann Mongan Literacy Award
Shawna Harney, Chief Academic Officer for the Kenton County School District, has been named recipient of the Mary Ann Mongan…
KDE’s Family Partnership Council discusses support for dropout prevention efforts
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Family Partnership Council discussed KDE’s Early Warning, Insights and Persistence to Graduation Data Tools to…
Family Engagement in Education Week kicks off Monday with proclamation at Capitol Rotunda
Staff report The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence will launch Kentucky’s annual Family Engagement in Education Week on Monday, Nov….
Ludlow High School among 31 Kentucky schools to receive GreatSchools.org College Success Award
The Kentucky Department of Education on Thursday announced that 31 Kentucky high schools have received the prestigious College Success Award…
Hundreds of NKY students visit local manufacturing companies as part of effort to expand career opportunities
Over the next decade, manufacturing companies nationwide will be looking to fill four million high-skill, high-tech, and high-paying jobs, according…
KCTCS accepting nominations for annual Pathfinder Awards recognizing high school teachers, couselors
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is looking for 16 unsung heroes from among the outstanding teachers and counselors…
National Storytelling Festival coming to region Nov. 14-16; Covington’s Paul Strickland headlines
Cincinnati’s favorite storytelling event returns to Westwood November 14-16 with three nationally recognized storytellers taking center stage. Covington’s Paul Strickland,…