Covington kicks off celebration of 200 years of public education at Holmes High School Monday
In 1825, 20 students and one teacher gathered in a small log cabin, laying the foundation for Covington’s first public…
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Leo Calderón: Federal education funding cuts would threaten student progress, community partnerships
Imagine a program with community members and school staff that has helped 79% of participating students increase their Measure of…
Thomas More enters second year of Niche direct admissions for high school seniors
Thomas More University has launched its second year of direct admissions through Niche, an online college connection platform. Through the…
Kentucky community colleges working to meet students’ ‘severe’ need for mental health support
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern About two-thirds of Kentucky community college students surveyed last year say they have experienced depression…
MAMMOUTH Music & Arts Festival to support Newport schools in a mammouth way
The MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival, a multi-genre, multi-stage event, is expanding its community impact in 2025. In its second…
Haile Foundation grant creates NKU’s Future Educator Fellows to improve teacher pipeline
Northern Kentucky University is helping reduce the regional and nationwide teacher shortage with the launch of the Haile Foundation Future…
New Campbell County Education Foundation aims to empower students, strengthen community
A recently launched foundation in Campbell County will work to unite the community in support of Campbell County Schools. Founded…
ORVILLE project launches open-access book series with ‘X-Ray City’ chronicling rise of Kelley-Koett Co.
The Ohio River Valley Innovation Library and Learning Engagement Project (ORVILLE) has announced the release of its first title in…
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman says law limiting student-teacher communication doesn’t violate rights
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today The law was aimed at preventing inappropriate sexual communication between school staff and students and…
KY Department of Education seeking applications for Kentucky United We Learn Council
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking new members – particularly high school students and their families – for…
KY Governor’s Scholars Program marks completion of 43rd year, graduates more than 1,000 students
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) is celebrating the graduation of 1,050 high school seniors from 117 counties across the…
Kentucky students represent Commonwealth, earn awards at 2025 SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta
Kentucky students, including one from Boone County Area Technology Center, took home several awards during the 2025 SkillsUSA Championships in…
NKU celebrates five years of Young Scholars Academy with ‘Summit’ gathering of students
Staff report Northern Kentucky University celebrated a milestone — five years of the Young Scholars Academy. YSA is a powerful…
CPE, DCBS launch new Community Learning Network to train health services professionals
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), in partnership with the Department for Community-Based Services (DCBS) and a consortium of…
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center announces new classes for fall, online registration begins Friday
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center has announced new classes for the upcoming fall session. Classes include live figure drawing,…
Registration now open for Northern Kentucky Education Council’s Fall Convening — join the collaboration
Staff report Registration is now open for the Northern Kentucky Education Council’s 2025 Fall Convening. The event will be held…
KY Environmental Education Council seeking applicants for Environmental Education Leadership Corps
The Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) is encouraging those who want to kick-start their careers as educators to apply with…
CPE awards $4.3 million in Healthcare Workforce Investment Funds to 28 programs across state
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has awarded $4.3 million to 28 postsecondary healthcare programs across Kentucky. The awards…
KCTCS, The Jed Foundation partner for new mental health strategy to support student mental health
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is rolling out its first-ever Mental Health Strategy to support the mental well-being…
Kentucky failed to properly monitor COVID-19 testing program in schools, feds say
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The U.S. Office of the Inspector General says 75 contracted employees in Kentucky didn’t complete…
More than 14,000 Kentuckians have earned GED following 2020 state fee waiver, increased access
Since waiving its GED testing fee in 2020, more Kentuckians without a high school diploma are earning their GED, with…
GSE Summer Startup Program 2025 Pitchfest winners include two students from NKY
Some of Kentucky’s most innovative high school students created business solutions for real-world problems and acquired skills that will serve…