Newport Business Association to present panel on ‘Education & Workforce Development’ at luncheon Sept. 27
The Newport Business Association will meeting Wednesday, Sept. 27, for a luncheon featuring a panel discussion on “Education & Workforce Development”
The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newport Independent Schools Administration Building, 30 West 8th Street. Parking is free on West 8th Street and in the school parking lot.
Panelists are:
• Tony Watts, Superintendent,...
Villa Madonna Academy Elementary School named 2023 Cognia School of Distinction
Cognia named Villa Madonna Academy Elementary School in Villa Hills a 2023 Cognia School of Distinction for excellence in education.
This year Cognia, the global nonprofit school improvement organization, recognized 33 schools and school systems in the United States and in four other countries across the globe as 2023 Cognia Schools or Systems of Distinction.
“I am pleased to congratulate Villa Madonna...
KYTC launches ‘Paint the Plow’ school art program to promote safe driving in snow and ice
Class is in session, Kentucky.
High school students across the Commonwealth are sending the public safe driving messages for snow and ice season through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s new statewide Paint the Plow program.
The cabinet provides snowplow blades, which students decorate with messages that promote safe driving habits during inclement winter weather and prepare students to operate...
Thomas More University ranked among 2024 Best Colleges in U.S. by Wall Street Journal
Thomas More University has been selected by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) as one of the 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.
WSJ shared the rankings list of 400 schools in a release on this month. TMU took position 207 among private and public colleges and universities from across the U.S., having the best ranking among local tri-state schools and placing third among the seven institutions on the list from...
KBE names Robin Fields Kinney as Kentucky’s interim commissioner of education effective Sept. 30
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) on Thursday named Robin Fields Kinney as interim state commissioner of education.
Kinney, an associate commissioner who oversees the Office of Finance and Operations for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), will assume her new role Sept. 30 – one day after current Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass departs the agency.
Kinney’s annual salary was set...
Ballyshannon Middle School’s Kevin Daily, a social studies teacher, named ’24 Kentucky Teacher of Year
Kevin Dailey, a middle school social studies teacher at Ballyshannon Middle School in Boone County, has been named the 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year.
“I am really blessed and honored to be able to represent 40,000 plus teachers in Kentucky,” Dailey said. “This day is about all of our kids and all of our families. This day is about Kentucky.”
The Kentucky Department of Education...
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, former NKU professor, named 7th president of Northern Kentucky University
Cady Short-Thompson, Ph.D. has been selected the seventh president of Northern Kentucky University. The university’s Board of Regents, in a unanimous vote, made the appointment today at its regularly scheduled meeting.
Dr. Short-Thompson brings with her a wealth of experience and a visionary leadership approach to NKU. She currently serves as CEO and Executive Director of Breakthrough Cincinnati,...
Newport students to sing at World Peace Bell on anniversary of inspiration for ‘Star Spangled Banner’
Kindergarten through 2nd grade students from Newport Primary School will be at the World Peace Bell in Newport Thursday at 9 a.m. to sing — and to celebrate the anniversary of — Francis Scott Key’s “The Star Spangled Banner.”
On the morning of Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry” (which became “The Star-Spangled...
Ryle High School Tournament of Bands returns Sept. 23 with seven music programs from across region
The Ryle Marching Band will feature music programs from across Kentucky this fall during its annual Ryle High School Tournament of Bands September 23.
The school will host seven marching bands from across the region to participate in the Kentucky Music Educators Association sanctioned tournament.
“The Larry A. Ryle High School Tournament of Bands continues to be one of the finest marching band events...
KDE’s Family Partnership Council weighs in on what they hope to see in next education commissioner
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Family Partnership Council met last week and members discussed the characteristics they hope to see in Kentucky’s next education commissioner and their recommendations for changing family engagement around the state.
Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass will step down from his position on Sept. 29. Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Member Julie...
NKU’s School of The Arts to open its on-tour season with ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
Brace yourself for a captivating journey as Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) opens its on-tour theatre season with the Tony Award-winning play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.”
Artwork by Jessica Ruehl/NKU
The production will be on stage from September 28 to October 8, 2023, at the NKU Griffin Hall Digitorium.
Tickets are available...
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet accepting entries for 2023 Jim Claypool art and writing contest
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in cooperation with the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, announce the 2023 Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contest.
This annual contest helps students from across the Commonwealth learn about nature and the importance of our natural resources. This year, students will learn about Kentucky’s...
Thomas More University is making entering students’ dual credit classes even more lucrative
Thomas More recognizes high school students participating in the University’s Dual Credit program with a new initiative that streamlines the admissions process and provides first-year financial aid.
During their senior year, dual credit students who meet the requirements for undergraduate admission now receive automatic acceptance to the University.
For the upcoming 2024-2025 application year, over...
Covington Latin School to mark its Centennial today with Day of Service, aiming for 1923 service hours
Covington Latin School (CLS), a proud institution with a century of excellence in education, is set to celebrate its Centennial today with a Day of Service that will bring together students, faculty, parents, and alumni for a day filled with community engagement and goodwill.
The event is anticipated to father proclamations from Covington Mayor Joe Meyer, Kenton Co. Judge Executive Kris Knochelman,...
NKU’s Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved gets large grant to expand healthcare services
The Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU) has received of a $522,965 grant to continue work enhancing and expanding healthcare services for underserved populations in Northern Kentucky.
This substantial grant, awarded by the Kentucky Department for Public Health, serves as a testament to the impactful work and dedication exhibited by NACU.
The grant will enable NACU to ensure that all marginalized...
