Ready to Learn: Districts taking collaborative approach to ensuring kindergarten readiness
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune As her teacher placed alternating large and small plastic stepping stones across the…
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NKU hosts Moby-Dick Arts Fest April 24 – 27 to celebrate the novel and the artists it inspired
On Monday, April 27, Northern Kentucky University will host an all-day symposium on Moby-Dick and the Arts in which national…
Idea State U’s entrepreneur competition will feature some of state’s next business ventures
The world’s next major corporation just might be born in Lexington this weekend. Kentucky’s brightest college entrepreneurs will compete in…
Thomas More College receives $500,000 gift from R.C. Durr Foundation; $2M to go on match challenge
At this week’s celebration event unveiling the Women’s Basketball 2015 NCAA National Championship banner, Thomas More College President David A….
Covington Latin junior, Will Geers, makes perfect 36 score on ACT
Will Geers, a 15-year-old junior at Covington Latin School, scored a 36 composite score on the ACT, attaining the examination’s…
Gateway, FAME join forces to assure pipeline of qualified empoyees in advanced manufacturing
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Gateway Community and Technical College and Northern Kentucky FAME have joined together to implement a…
Gateway, Covington form partnership to move transportation programs to old Robke dealership site
Gateway Community and Technical College and the City of Covington announced today the intent to form a unique partnership that…
NKU partners with crowdsourcing platform to raise funds for campus community programs
Northern Kentucky University unveiled this morning “Impact NKU,” a new crowdfunding platform to help raise private funds for campus programs…
NKYEC’s ‘Against All Odds’ awards go to amazing high school students who overcome barriers
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor When the Northern Kentucky Education Council celebrates successes in education across the region at its…
Money Tips for Students: Save money by taking more classes each semester of college
Taking more classes each semester may help you cut the cost of college, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance…
Gateway’s speech team takes top honors in state forensics tournament, capping successful season
Gateway Community and Technical College’s Speech Team won top honors at the 2015 Kentucky state forensics tournament on March 28-29,…
Beechwood High School, others honored for college/career-readiness contributions
The Kentucky Board of Education and ACT joined together to recognize several Kentuckians who exemplify the state’s commitment to college-…
‘We’ll do it right’: State education board plans national search to find successor for Holliday
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune Rebounding from Wednesday morning’s surprise announcement that Education Commissioner Terry Holliday will retire Aug….
NKU Friends of Steely Library to present evening with celebrated writer Rick Bass April 9
The Northern Kentucky University Friends of Steely Library will present an evening with celebrated writer Rick Bass on Thursday, April…
Walton-Verona and Fort Thomas independent schools recognized with distinction by KBE
The Kentucky Board of Education and Kentucky Department of Education recognized eight school districts as Districts of Distinction at the…
NKU Cyber Defense Team brings home a second place in the regional completion
The Northern Kentucky University Cyber Defense Team has once again brought home a trophy from the Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber…
In surprise announcement, education chief Terry Holliday says he will retire in August
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday has announced his retirement effective Aug. 31. Holliday has served as commissioner since July…
NKU’s Mark Neikirk among this year’s inductees into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame, April 16
Mark Neikirk, director of the Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement at Northern Kentucky University and former managing editor of…
State to school districts: Students can’t ‘opt out’ of testing over common core objections
Facing inquiries tied to an anti-common core academic standards push, the Kentucky Department of Education is leaving no doubt of…
H.B. 232 ceremonially signed to finalize High School Academy at Morehead State University
State and local leaders to ceremonially sign House Bill 232, which supports the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and…
Free online class now available to help parents support college and career planning
A new online program called Take the LEAD helps Kentucky parents and community members support their middle and high school…
Calling all schools: Kentucky Arts Council wants your creativity for Derby Celebration
The Kentucky Arts Council invites Kentucky schools to be part of the fun and excitement of the Kentucky Derby by…