Solyana Mesfin: Student mental health needs to be a priority in our lives and schools
Students and peers know me as a funny and lively student. Education leaders across the state know me as a…
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Sen. John Schickel: Senate Bill 1 is a win for Kentucky students and parents
After eight years of effort, with Senate Bill 1 becoming law, the voice in our schools’ operations has been given…
Jason Glass: Giving thanks to the teachers who change the lives of Kentucky’s students every day
Springtime in Kentucky brings lots of things for which to be grateful. I have had the opportunity to travel to…
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…
Derrick Ramsey: SB9 would ensure early literacy, provide strong foundation for learning, economy
Many of you know me as the Apprentice Guy. As the former Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development, I…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Making a case for his budget plan — ‘The time is here. The future is now.’
Our future is now. It is time to make bold investments so we can move our state forward – not…
Jerry Rickett: New Promise Zone initiatives target education, economic development, broadband
Here’s the good news: Partners in the Kentucky Promise Zone, a 10-year initiative that provides a competitive advantage in applying…
Two from NKY among 19 newest members of Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence
Kentucky community and business leaders are among the 19 new members named to the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence during…
Andrew Vandiver: Return to classes a reminder to shop for more than just supplies, shop for education
School is back in session. New classrooms, new supplies and new teachers bring a feeling of opportunity, and maybe a…
Kids returning to school four to five months behind, further in low-income areas, communities of color
By Suzanne Potter Public News Service A new study from the consulting firm McKinsey finds that American kids are returning…
Kentucky by Heart: Offering encouragement to my fellow Kentuckians in some areas that need attention
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I’ve pretty much always been an encourager, one who strives to help others move forward…
New tools help communities target education, outreach efforts where vaccine hesitancy is highest
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s easy to find your locality’s coronavirus vaccination rate, but what about its vaccine…
Kids Count Data Book again ranks KY 37th in well-being of children, but isn’t improving like other states
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The annual Kids Count Data Book on children’s well-being, released yesterday by the Annie…
OneNKY Alliance awards two grants supporting CHNK, GROW NKY and economic mobility
The OneNKY Alliance has awarded a total of $30,000 in grant funds to two local organizations focused on providing an…
Charles Leis: Education Opportunity Grants empower parents with choice to meet their students needs
Supporting public education or school choice is not an either/or situation – both public and nonpublic schools can thrive if…
Kentucky Chamber’s ‘Achieving Equity to Build a Stronger Kentucky’ report calls for justice, equity
Kentucky has an opportunity to embrace significant changes to achieve racial equity, but progress will not occur until educational attainment…
Beshear reports 2,990 cases, 31 deaths, extends masks, talks vaccine, urges New Year’s at home
Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentuckians to ring in the new year safely and announced two new vaccine allocations, totaling 53,700…
Jason Glass: Amid the disruptions in our lives, wishing everyone a merry little Christmas in a year unlike any other
I’ve always been a fan of the holiday season, much like all of you I’m sure. As I’ve gotten older,…
Gov. Andy Beshear reflects on first year in office amid pandemic, says priorities remain the same
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite the numerous issues caused by COVID-19 this year, which brought many plans to a…
Duke Energy delivers $500K in grants for Greater Cincy education, workforce development programs
Duke Energy is granting more than $500,000 in additional community funding to help Greater Cincinnati individuals, families and communities recover,…
Donald Saelinger: We are America divided and that cannot stand; we must find common ground
“United we stand, divided we fall” is a phrase that can be traced back to the 6th Century B.C. American…
Alice Sparks, NKY’s ‘grand lady’ and a trailblazer, dies at Christ Hospital in battle against COVID
Staff report Alice Steven Sparks died Thursday night at Christ Hospital after nearly two months in the ICU suffering from…