Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for youth; exceptionalism through education
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa In this column series we write about fifteen…
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Prichard Committee: Public pension solution must be addressed now; education funding jeopardized
$222.6 million. That is the amount of funding Kentucky has cut from its public colleges and universities since 2008 –…
Polly Lusk Page to retire from Northern Kentucky Education Council after 46 years of dedicated service
After 46 years in education and 10 years of service as Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Education Council, Polly…
Anna Baumann: Private school tax break would take dollars from public services; public schools first
Kentucky’s constitution requires the General Assembly to “provide for an efficient system of common schools throughout the state.” The last…
Eastern Ky. superintendents advance education a catalyst for economic and community revitalization
By Ron Daley and John White Special to NKyTribune More than 20 superintendents and the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC)…
NKY Chamber: Looking to 2019, advocacy includes workforce, taxes, economic development and more
By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter The special legislative session called by Governor Matt Bevin to address the state’s pension issue…
Income disparity: Many programs address problem, but solutions take the will of whole community
Second of two parts By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter In spite of a booming economy and a headline-worthy unemployment rate,…
Prichard Committee’s ‘Top 20 by 2020’ report identifies decline in state educational improvements
Several of Kentucky’s key educational improvements have plateaued, and some have started to slip backward, according to a new report…
New school year may mean tough choices for districts learning to operate with fewer dollars
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service The school day might look a little different for Kentucky kids this year, as…
Jason Kilmer: Kentuckians deserve a majority in Frankfort that embraces opportunities for the state
Viewing the dysfunctional proceedings of the recent session of the Kentucky General Assembly, I believe Kentucky deserves better. Kentucky needs…
State agencies partner to offer free job skills prep, certifications to help Kentucky adults
Two state agencies have teamed up to offer free access to high-quality courseware and certifications to help Kentucky adults build…
Kentucky HEALTH to partner with Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky in Medicaid waiver program
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has announced a partnership with the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky in preparation for the launch…
Budget agreement includes cuts, full pension contributions and some new revenue
By Ashley Spalding Kentucky Center for Economic Policy The state budget passed Monday by the General Assembly for fiscal years…
Commentary: President’s renewed push to eliminate afterschool funding can’t stand; it matters to kids
By Tom Haggard and Jodi Grant Not one penny. That’s what President Trump included for afterschool programs in the budget…
Council of State Governments reports on the top five issues for states in 2018 in nine categories
Policy experts at The Council of State Governments have selected their top issues for states in 2018 in each of…
Thomas More College creates Institute for Higher Education Compliance; pilot conference July 18
Thomas More College announces the formation of the Institute for Higher Education Compliance. The purpose of the Institute can best…
Col Owens: Being a Democrat in NKY not a thankless job, party members must remain loyal to values
I retired in 2015 after a 38-year career as an attorney. All but two of those years were spent providing…
NKU eliminates 68 staff, 37 faculty to get to $217.5m budget in FY 15-16; projects enrollment decline
Staff Report NKU President Geoffrey Mearns told the Board of Regents this week that a “combination of reduction in state…
Brent Cooper: Take holistic approach to region’s education, count value of Diocese, Covington Latin
Pop quiz: What’s the 3rd largest school district in Northern Kentucky? The largest is Boone County (serving 20,000 kids), and…
‘Heart of a Teacher’: Likely education chief Pruitt hailed for local, state and national experience
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune If all goes as expected with an ongoing final background check, Stephen L. Pruitt…
Philip B. Schworer M.D. Memorial Scholarship awarded on his birthday to Jacklyn Steinman
The first Philip B. Schworer, M.D. Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Jacklyn Dawn Steinman, to pursue additional education in…
‘Our goal is to hire the best person for the job’; commissioner search continues after first interviews
The Kentucky Board of Education has completed the first round of interviews for the position of commissioner of education. The…