Losing our teachers: High turnover, shortages, burnout are a problem for our schools and children
By Jan Hillard NKyTribune data editor Every year our schools face the persistent problem of teachers deciding not to return…
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Kenton County Public Library-Covington to host KY Science Center’s traveling Science in Play exhibit
Kentucky Science Center‘s traveling exhibit Science in Play2Go is coming to Kentucky’s libraries. A miniature version of KSC’s signature Science…
KBE seeking nominations for 2022 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy. The award,…
Bill aimed at educating Ky. students through primary source historical documents passes committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill that seeks to educate students on the foundations of America’s principles through the…
In March, juniors in Kentucky public high schools take ACT free, a step in college admission process
In March, juniors in Kentucky’s public high schools will take the ACT as part of the state’s academic accountability and…
Jason Glass: All Kyians should commit to supporting our teachers and seeking a positive path forward
Every day we hear stories in our communities and see media reports about teacher shortages – and shortages of numerous…
NKU expects SAC approval of new master’s program for fall, first in KY, in cardiovascular profusion
The Northern Kentucky University College of Health and Human Services has announced a new Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion…
10th grader Destiny Owen organizes ‘Walk in Students’ Shoes’ to advocate for Safety Week
Staff report Destiny Owen, a 10th grade Girl Scout at Lloyd Memorial High School, has long advocated for a designated…
Kentucky lawmaker wants four-year freeze after state’s public colleges, universities set tuition rates
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation has been introduced in the Kentucky General Assembly that would require the state’s public…
Rep. Kim Banta introduces legislation to protect due process rights of Kentucky’s college students
Representative Kim Banta, R-Ft. Mitchell, has introduced HB 290, the Kentucky Campus Due Process Protection Act. This legislation is a…
Association of School Superintendents announces first Kids First Kentucky awareness campaign
The Kentucky Association of School Superintendents (KASS) on Tuesday officially launched its Kids First Kentucky initiative. The public awareness campaign,…
Life Learning Center, NKY Community Action Commission to offer new Head Start program
Through a partnership with Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC), the newest location of Head Start opened within the Life…
Square1 seeking nominations for 2022 High School Pitch Event; top teams to receive TMU scholarships
Each year Square1 introduces entrepreneurship to hundreds of high school students in the region through their NEXT program. The students…
Newport kindergarten teacher Kaleigh Rougraff named Kentucky VFW Teacher of the Year
Newport Primary School kindergarten teacher Kaleigh Rougraff has been named a VFW Teacher of the Year in the State of…
State education leaders back multi-agency priorities to strengthen education-to-work pipeline
State leaders have thrown their full support behind the work of the Commonwealth Education Continuum, a multi-agency effort launched last…
Richard Innes: Too many Kentucky students lack even partial mastery of reading; that has to change
Kentucky has a serious problem with its public education system. It’s much more fundamental than disagreements about Critical Race Theory,…
Berea College use of GEAR UP program provides valuable lessons in equity for higher education
By Nick Fouriezos Open Campus In the archives of Berea College, there are still photos of educators taking books to…
NKU’s School of Arts to present regional premiere of ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts continues its 21/22 Theatre & Dance season with the regional premiere of “The…
Kelly Elementary 5th grader Maddie Pidgeon is area’s first Gifted Education Distinguished Student winner
Governor Andy Beshear the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education award at the Capitol Rotunda and Kelly Elementary student Madison Pidgeon…
Kohlhepp family establishes endowment fund for Covington Latin School, largest in school’s history
Covington Latin School recently received the largest endowment matching gift in the school’s history. The Clifford E. Kohlhepp Covington Latin…
Council on Postsecondary Education approves new NKU Master of Science in cardiovascular profusion
The Council on Postsecondary Education approved two new academic programs at its last meeting — and one was a Master…
John G. Carlisle’s Cubs Kindness Club matters as students practice kindness, create positive culture
Covington Partners When you think of school, you think of reading, math, science, and social studies. While academics play a…