One to One: Retired dentist Jeff Smith finds best way to give back by coaching young students
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NKU College of Education and Human Services hosts national symposium on teacher diversity
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) put the spotlight on teacher diversity in education by hosting…
Covington Partners celebrates 18 incredible years of student support services for Covington kids
At Covington Partners’ Founder’s Breakfast at the Metropolitan Club this week, a full house celebrated 18 years of student support…
Beechwood equips students in grades 5-12 with Chromebooks, addressing digital literacy
Special to NKyTribune Beechwood Independent Schools students in grades 5-12 are going wireless and studying with Google Chromebooks. The touchscreen…
Northern Kentucky University ranked as safe college campus by Safewise home security company
Northern Kentucky University has been ranked as one of the safest college campuses. Safewise, a home security company, listed Highland…
Area high school seniors named Semifinalists by prestigious National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit…
Voices from the Classroom: Walton-Verona aims to reduce the ‘growth gap,’ help the whole family
By Amy Clancy Special to NKyTribune Growth Gap. Something everyone in Kentucky is concerned about. It doesn’t take a scientist…
Boehne among honorees at Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education Trusteeship
The higher education community honored two faculty members and three alumni Tuesday at the 2017 Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education…
AG Beshear vows to seek justice for campus sexual assault victims in response to DeVos comments
In the wake of the U.S. Department of Education calling into question federal Title IX protections, Attorney General Andy Beshear…
Conner junior Juliana Surprenant is spending half her school year as U.S. Senate page in Washington, D.C.
Conner High School Student Juliana Surprenant is spending half of her junior year in Washington, D.C. as a U.S. Senate…
City of Erlanger announces $1500 scholarship for graduating high school senior resident
The City of Erlanger has announced financial support for one graduating senior to be awarded in April, 2018. This financial…
One to One: Jill Morenz loves reading — and passes that on to the young students she coaches
Jill Morenz has always enjoyed reading. “My nose is always in a book,” she said. Jill reads during her free…
NKU welcomes international students from Japan’s Gifu University; they are visiting local schools
Northern Kentucky University welcomes back international students from Japan’s Gifu University for another year of learning and teaching. The…
ACT report shows KY’s public high school grads meet college-readiness benchmarks
The percentage of Kentucky public high school graduates meeting the state’s college-readiness benchmarks on the ACT college-entrance exam in reading…
Boone County Public Library to host WW II hero Jim “Pee Wee” Martin at Florence Baptist Church
Boone County Public Library brings WWII hero Jim “Pee Wee” Martin to Boone County to share his story on Saturday,…
NKU’s Camp Innovation offers pathways to college for gifted and talented, grade K-8
Northern Kentucky University’s Camp Innovation Pathways to College Program is a cutting-edge program designed for high potential youth to discover…
One to One: Engineer and coach David Puckett says he shows students they can be successful
“I can remember when I was in elementary school I struggled with both reading and math. I want to help…
Campbell County Public Library calendar of events in Ft. Thomas, Cold Spring and Newport for September
A monthly list of events at Campbell County Public Library branches is provided here. The Campbell County Public Library operates…
NKU creates ‘no-mow zones’ to reduce carbon footprint; identifies four area to return to natural state
Northern Kentucky University continues its commitment to sustainability by dedicating 4.8 acres as “no-mow zones,” areas of land that will…
Gateway Local’s community outreach offers low-cost and free opportunities for classes, workshops
Gateway Community & Technical College expands community engagement opportunities through Gateway Local. Gateway Local advances the college’s commitment to community…
Amazon provides Holmes Middle School students with more than $10,000 in STEM education supplies
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Amazon surprised students at Holmes Middle School with a $10,000 donation of new STEM…
Boone County Public Library calendar of events for kids and teens includes plenty of fall activities
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of September. A…