Kathy Burkhardt to lead NaviGo College and Career Prep, recently retired as Erlanger superintendent
Area middle school and high school students will soon have another advocate in their corner. Dr. Kathy Burkhardt will be…
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NKU students moving back to campus for very different school year; here’s the Get Ready checklist
Northern Kentucky University students are heading back to campus again, but this new school year is very different from others….
Thomas More 2020 Commencement — postponed from May — to be held Friday; 485 graduates
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Thomas More University’s 2020 Commencement was postponed from May to Aug. 14. The ceremony will…
Northern Kentucky University to host virtual open registration event on Aug. 13; classes start Aug. 17
Northern Kentucky University will host a virtual open registration event on Aug. 13 for prospective students who still need to…
KEA says COVID-19 positivity rate too high for in-person classes; should be below 4 percent
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today The union for Kentucky’s teachers said this week that the state’s public schools should not…
Boone County Schools Superintendent Matt Turner sends letter to faculty, staff about school reopening
Dear Colleagues, As we enter the last few weeks before the first day of school I want to provide more…
Gateway receives bucket truck, a gift from Bowling Group, to train next generation of lineworkers
Gateway Community & Technical College was gifted an International 4300 Lineworker Bucket Truck from the Bowlin Group, LLC. The donated…
‘Covington Connect’ moving forward; families of Cov school kids can apply now for free computer
A few weeks in, and “Covington Connect” is surging forward. Families of Covington schoolchildren who need a computer can…
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs team winners of business-pitch competition include NKY students
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) hit the high point of its three-week program Aug. 1 with its annual professional…
NKU receives national recognition for Respiratory Care Program in Health Innovation Center
Northern Kentucky University has earned national recognition for its Respiratory Care Program, achieving the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care’s…
Maria Garriga named vice provost of Thomas More University, assumes the role this month
Thomas More University President Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D., and Provost Molly Smith, Ph.D., have announced that Maria (Cari) Garriga, Ph.D.,…
Kentucky Lottery revenues increase funding for need-based student aid programs by $15 million
A good year for the Kentucky Lottery means that the state’s students will be eligible for $15 million more in…
KDE commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses mental health, non-traditional instruction
The Kentucky Education Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council – comprised of 29 high school students throughout Kentucky – met virtually on…
Fidelity, UC offer virtual training for teachers on financial literacy so students can be money-wise
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Fifty educators from the region are participating in a four-part virtual training series on financial…
Newport’s Molly Connor is LRC’s Graduate Fellow as UofL student, gets close-up legislative experience
A Newport student currently attending the University of Louisville has gained a front-row seat to legislative action at the Kentucky…
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs summer program culminates Aug. 1 with virtual Demo Day
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs’ (GSE) three-week summer program will culminate Aug. 1 with a first-ever virtual Demo Day. From…
Beckfield College launches new programs; includes Diagnostic Medical Sonography associate degree
Beckfield College is launching two new programs this fall in response to growing demand in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area….
Single-family residential and remodeling permits surge into 2nd quarter; building trades in demand
Single-family residential building permits surged into the second quarter of 2020, said Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Building…
Reading matters: Books can make a big difference in a child’s life and school performance; adults needed
By Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report Literacy experts have long known that reading to toddlers, even babies, can make a…
Register now for free, first-time virtual NKY Excellence in Education awards on July 30
A reminder to register for the Northern Kentucky 2020 Excellence in Education Celebration — going virtual this year — on…
Fort Thomas schools to delay start, begin five days in-person instruction Aug. 26; remote learning offered
With the approval of the Board of Education, the Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced today that the District will return…
Covington schools to reopen with ‘hybrid model,’ in-person 2 days a week for students, remote learning
The Covington Board of Education approved on Thursday a reopening plan for Covington Independent Public Schools. Because of COVID-19, Covington…