96% of Kentucky’s public schools choose to keep mask mandates for students, staff, visitors
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With legislation that put the decision in the hands of local school districts, the vast…
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Gateway and Apartment Association Outreach join to stamp out hunger with Food for Thought pantry
In an ongoing joint commitment to stamping out campus hunger, the Apartment Association Outreach, Inc. (AAO) and Gateway Community &…
Newport board of education votes unanmously to extend mask-wearing for students, staff, visitors
Following last week’s vote by the Kentucky General Assembly to overturn the statewide mask mandate in public schools, the Newport…
NKY Education Council looking for One to One coaches for 1st-3rd graders; final training next week
The Northern Kentucky Education Council is in search of parent, grandparent, business leaders, and community volunteers to serve as One…
90 of 171 public school districts have already adopted local mask mandates; state’s mandate null
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today During the recent special session, the Kentucky General Assembly enacted legislation preventing the Kentucky Board…
Kenton County students get early take off into aviation maintenance with Cinci State collaboration
New program provides Kenton County students with early take off into aviation maintenance careers Unique, cross-river collaboration will help meet…
Ky. Department of Education accepting nominations for 2022 Class of GoTeachKY Ambassadors
Applications are open for the Kentucky Department of Education’s 2022 Class of GoTeachKY Ambassadors. The mission of GoTeachKY is to…
Kentucky Middle School Teacher of the Year Hallie Booth helps her students learn outside the classroom
Third of three parts By Jacqueline Thompson Kentucky Teacher Kentucky’s 2022 Middle School Teacher of the Year Hallie Booth wanted…
Elementary School Teacher of the Year Ashley Ritchie realized her passion working at a summer camp
Second of three parts By Shelby Stills Kentucky Teacher 2022 Kentucky Elementary School Teacher of the Year Ashley Ritchie, a…
NKY teachers Ashley Ritchie, Hallie Booth named Elementary, Middle School Teachers of the Year
First of three parts Northern Kentucky teachers Ashley Ritchie of Beechwood Elementary and Hallie Booth of Ballyshannon Middle School have…
Work in progress: Bill banning school mask mandate passes House Education Committee after failing first
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A House bill that would ban a mask mandate in schools failed in the House…
KYTC accepting applications for paid Minority Internship Program; deadline to apply November 15
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is paving the way for higher education students who want to gain paid, hands-on work…
Diocese of Covington orders masks for all students, staff and faculty as COVID-19 cases rise across KY
Staff report In a letter of parents over the weekend, the Diocese of Covington said all 37 of its schools…
Amye Bensenhaver: Kernel’s 6-year legal battle ends in victory on UK prof’s sexual harassment of students
The Kentucky Kernel’s six-year legal battle with the University of Kentucky has come to an end. The open records dispute…
Ryle High School’s Tournament of Bands competition returns this year — nine bands to compete Sept. 25
After a years’ hiatus from marching band competitions due to COVID-19, the Ryle High School Marching Band announces that its…
Transportation Cabinet accepting entries for 2021-2022 Adopt-a-Highway student art contest
Entries are now being accepted for the 2021-2022 edition of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Adopt-a-Highway art contest for Kentucky…
Learning Grove to operate Cincinnati State’s Mallory Early Learning Center, providing quality childcare
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has contracted with Learning Grove to operate the William L. Mallory Early Learning Center…
Northern Kentucky University entrepreneurship program ranked one of nation’s most affordable
Northern Kentucky University offers one of the nation’s most affordable entrepreneurship degrees, according to a new ranking from University Headquarters….
Boone’s Christy Pellerin, Newport’s Jennifer Packwood are finalists for Special Ed Teacher of Year
Three Kentucky teachers have been named finalists for the 2021 Special Education Teacher of the Year award. Sponsored by the…
Superintendent Brian Robinson bringing a fresh new start to Fort Thomas Independent School District
By Jacqueline Thompson Kentucky Teacher Brian Robinson has always been drawn to the classroom and that lure led to a…
Ethos Laboratories in Newport partnering with area’s schools to offer COVID shots and testing
Ethos Laboratories®, a national leader in laboratory testing, has announced a collaborative partnership with School Districts for the 2021-2022 school…
New degree at UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment focus on financial literacy
By Jordan Sticker University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is offering a new degree to…