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…
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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…
Gateway names Beth Settlemoir dean of school’s division of arts and sciences
Gateway Community and Technical College has announced Beth Settlemoir has been named dean of arts and sciences. Settlemoir is a…
Doug Wainscott named Pathfinder of the Year by Kentucky Community and Technical College System
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System recognized Doug Wainscott, Owen County High School guidance counselor, as the recipient of…
Beechwood High School among 11 Kentucky schools designated ‘Spotlight Schools’ by KDE
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has announced 11 schools across the Commonwealth have been selected as Spotlight Schools, a…
Kentucky joins multi-state lawsuit challenging Department of Education funding freeze
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Monday he and leaders from 23 other states and the…
Newport High School students bring home national awards from FCCLA conference
Staff report The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America held its national conference in Florida recently. It attracted attendees…
CPE head Aaron Thompson receives ECS James Bryant Conant Award for commitment to education
Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), received the James Bryant Conant Award from Education Commission…
NKU’s Mid-Summer Symposium July 17 to feature regional experts discussing future of NKY economy
Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Development (CEAD) is hosting the third annual Mid-Summer Symposium Thursday July 17…
KY leads nation in undergraduate retention, persistence rate gains in latest NSC report
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, Kentucky’s one-year gains in undergraduate persistence and retention were the highest in the nation…
Aviatra Accelerators launches program offering business support to emerging women artists
Aviatra Accelerators has announced a new program aimed at supporting local emerging artists as business owners and entrepreneurs. The program,…
‘Pre-K for All’ town hall set for NKU’s Student Union Ballroom tonight; registration available online
A “Pre-K for All” Town Hall meeting by an advisory committee of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet is scheduled…
KY earns top USED rating for special education implementation for 16th consecutive year
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has once again recognized Kentucky as meeting…
Florence resident, Morehead State student Dylan Foster one of 12 serving as KDA summer interns
Twelve college students, including one from Northern Kentucky, are interning this summer at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) assisting…
Kentucky one of five states to participate in Middle School Career Learning Network grant program
Kentucky is participating in a new national grant program – called the Middle School Career Impact and Learning Network –…
NKU celebrates first graduates of international cybersecurity partnership with SANGU in Tbilisi, Georgia
Northern Kentucky University and St. Andrews Georgian University (SANGU) honored the first cohort of students to graduate from an international…
Covington Public Schools names Kevin Knoll to replace Miranda Meyer as Latonia Elementary principal
The Covington Independent Public Schools has named Kevin Noll as the new principal of Latonia Elementary School. Knoll replaces Maranda…
Makayla Trever named recipient of Beechwood Band’s 2025 Sarah Menez Memorial Scholarship
The Beechwood Band Boosters has announced Makayla Trevor as the 2025 Sarah E. Menez Memorial Scholarship recipient. Trevor was a…
KCTCS releases report showing record-breaking academic year — highest number of graduates since inception
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is celebrating a record-breaking academic year with preliminary data showing the highest number…
Enzweiler Building Institute summer camp offers hands-on experience to 41 area high school students
The Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI) proudly hosted its annual Summer Camp for Youth from June 23–25, providing 41 high school…