NKU starts spring semester with its second Student Success Summit on student creativity and more
Northern Kentucky University begins the spring semester with its second annual Student Success Summit, a program focused on celebrating and…
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KCTCS suspends presidential search amid pandemic; Czarapata serves in interim
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is ending the search for the next president of for the time…
Jacqueline Coleman: Work Ready Scholarship will fast-track Kentuckians from classroom to career
As lieutenant governor, secretary of the Kentucky Education & Workforce Development Cabinet, educator and mom, I believe every Kentuckian has…
Local author and retired NKU professor Stephen Leigh’s new sci-fi books to hit shelves in February
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Retired Northern Kentucky University professor and current author Stephen Leigh is releasing a new book,…
Kentucky Commissioner of Education: How to talk to students about January 6 — it’s a teachable moment
By Jason E. Glass Commission of Education Throughout the course of my education career, I have engaged in numerous discussions…
Karen Cheser announces retirement as superintendent of Fort Thomas public schools
In her fourth year leading one of the highest-performing school districts in Kentucky and the surrounding region, Dr. Karen Cheser…
Newport schools nurse practitioner Liz Tanner is first to receive COVID vaccine, wanted to set example
Newport Independent Schools’ Nurse Practitioner Liz Tanner has become the district’s first employee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Tanner, who…
Thomas More University is subject of Behringer-Crawford’s NKY History Hour with Dave Schroeder
Thomas More University has undergone numerous transformations since its founding a century ago. Begun as a teachers’ college for women…
Gateway student Arie Sanchez wants to advocate for immigration, racial justice, promote inclusion
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Second-year Gateway Community & Technical College social work student Arie Sanchez is passionate about social…
NKU Professor Joan Ferrante creates collaborative book about the pandemic; students help with editing
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University sociology professor Dr. Joan Ferrante woke up one morning when the COVID-19…
Thomas Clark Foundation offering free workshop for teachers on Black history and culture
The Thomas D. Clark Foundation will offer teachers a professional development workshop on Black history and culture via Zoom from 9 a.m….
Prichard Committee offers steps to improve teacher preparation, student reading, math outcomes
Ahead of the 2021 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly, a Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence task force has…
Gateway graduate Lynda Breeden accomplishes ‘family goal’ of earning college degree
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Lynda Breeden knew the names of at least 500 kids when she worked as a…
UK College of Communication and Information utilizes clear face masks to create normalcy
By Meg Mills University of Kentucky Thanks to an innovative teaching idea from University of Kentucky faculty in the College…
Voices from the Classroom: Beechwood third grader, Ellie Groene, says farewell 2020 and welcome 2021
Hello, 2021! I am so excited to meet you. I know that 2021 will be the best year yet. 2020…
UK faculty, staff send spirit-lifting postcards to connect with first-year students returning for spring
By Ryan Girves University of Kentucky This holiday season, the University of Kentucky is looking to lift the spirits of first-year…
New COVID-19 safety requirements in effect for child care providers include masking policy updates
New requirements that help ensure child, family and staff safety during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency are in effect for…
Newport schools’ Jennifer Michael inducted into 2021 Kentucky Women in Education Leadership program
Newport Intermediate School Assistant Principal Jennifer Michael has been inducted into the 2021 cohort of the Kentucky Women in Education…
Allison Stacy: Maintaining a good work-life balance — and being a good teacher and a good parent too
I started teaching right out of college and was only 22-years-old. Reflecting on my 22-year-old first-year-teacher self always makes me…
Amanda Bell: The Top 10 things I am most grateful for as a teacher in 2020
10. Spring break and my summer “off.” That’s the obvious one, right? Teachers are “the lucky ones” with three months a…
Jefferson County elementary student’s book provides child’s perspective on dealing with pandemic
By Jacob Perkins Kentucky Teacher When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Prisha Hedau had no plans of writing a book. The…
Lisa Dieso named new head, executive director of Northern Kentucky Montessori Academy
The Board of Trustees of Northern Kentucky Montessori Academy (NKMA) announces the appointment of Lisa Dieso as the school’s new…