Thornwilde Elementary’s ‘Spreading Hope and Love Club’ shows big heart with comfort kits project
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A Community Problem Solving Team (CmPS) of fourth- and fifth-graders at Thornwilde Elementary School in…
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Thomas More University Institute for Ethical Leadership offers virtual panel of top leaders Feb. 10
The world can always benefit from more ethical leaders — people who, at their core, care about people and their…
KEA seeking entries for student annual art contest honoring Kentucky’s education ‘Difference Makers’
Kentucky public school students in preschool through 12th grade are invited to enter the Kentucky Education Association (KEA) annual art…
NKU names Dr. Matt Cecil, a media historian, as provost; coming from Minnesota State University
Northern Kentucky University announces Dr. Matt Cecil as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Cecil will assume…
Voices from the Classroom: Amelia Brown believes in #TellingOurStoryKY and the power of public schools
The power of public schools is evident in strong commitments from our community. The power of public schools is evident…
Newport High School joins other NKY schools in Esports, using gaming as educational tool
Newport High School is launching an Esports program that will include competitive teams and utilizing gaming as an educational tool…
KCTCS reopens presidential search after a pause — with aim to name new president in June
Gail Henson, chair of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board of Regents, announced the reopening of the…
Prichard Committee survey: Parents changing job status due to childcare issues; investment needed
In a survey of more than 1,400 Kentucky families, more than 45% of respondents indicated that they have had to…
Nominations now open for 2021 NKY Excellence in Education awards — first due by February 10
Nominations are now open for the annual Excellence in Education Celebration. Winners will be announced in March and honored at…
Mother and daughter find Gateway Community & Technical College and persevere to find path forward
Sherri Chambers, Gateway student, wants people to know that, “it is never too late to change your life. Don’t give…
Notre Dame Academy awards scholarships to 24 freshmen based on placement test performance
Notre Dame Academy has offered academic scholarships totaling $58,500 to 24 incoming freshmen based on their outstanding performance on NDA’s…
CPE research highlights financial benefits of college degrees; provide substantial boost to earnings
New research from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education shows that college degrees and other credentials provide a substantial boost…
NKU’s College of Informatics adds Applied Software Engineering degree aimed at in-demand jobs
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics is expanding on the breadth of its computer science programs with a new Applied…
NKU President Ashish Vaidya joins board of Cincinnati Branch of Federal Reserve
Northern Kentucky University President Ashish Vaidya has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve…
Kentucky schools face challenges when transitioning to online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic
By Anya Slepyan The Daily Yonder Rebecca Potter has been a teacher in Letcher County for 29 years, but she’s…
Kentucky art contest increases pollinator awareness; children ages 5-18 encouraged to participate
Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles invites Kentucky’s youth to participate in the Kentucky Pollinator Stakeholders Art Contest. The contest is…
Commonwealth Education Continuum members named ahead of upcoming meeting on Jan. 27
Dozens of state policy leaders are joining next week to kick off the first meeting of the Commonwealth Education Continuum,…
KY Department of Education seeking sponsors for summer meals to students to bridge nutrition gap
Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. When school is out for the summer,…
Nominations open for 2021 Kentucky Teacher Awards; get form here — deadline is February 20
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Kentucky Teacher Awards, sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc….
NKU’s Institute for Health Innovation aims to make region healthier through embracing collaboration
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter A vision to unite and collaborate on health care, health innovation, and anything health-related was…
Two Northern Kentucky students among those honored by the Martin Luther King State Commission
Two Northern Kentucky students have been honored with awards by the Martin Luther King State Commission Winners of the 2021…
Moyer Elementary School one of only 57 nationally to earn ESEA Distinguished School recognitions
Moyer Elementary School represents one of only 57 schools nationally to earn the distinction of becoming a 2020 National Elementary…