Prichard Committee celebrates 40th anniversary with awards, election of board including two NKyians
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence celebrated its 40th anniversary at its 2023 Annual Meeting and laid out visions for…
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Rick Hulefeld, early childhood learning legend, steps down from Learning Grove; leaves lasting impact
Longtime Northern Kentucky leader Rick Hulefeld, whose name is synonymous with early childhood education, has announced his retirement from Learning…
Horizon Community Funds cancels NKY Philanthropy Symposium leadership event, was set for Sept. 27
Horizon Community Funds and its planning committee for the Northern Kentucky Regional Philanthropy Symposium have decided to cancel the September…
Rick Hulefeld: Covington kids can take ‘Footsteps to Brilliance’ thanks to city’s Read Ready program
Not all innovations have a real impact. But some do. This is one of those. Covington has issued the Mayor’s…
From Where I Am Standing: Covington’s model Read Ready program makes big difference in kids’ lives
By Rick Hulefeld Special to NKyTribune There is something unique going on in Covington, something that could matter greatly to…
From Where I Am Standing: River City high schools re-imagined — and changing the odds for students
By Rick Hulefeld The Learning Grove For the first time in America’s history, the best predictor of who will be…
Horizon Nonprofit Awards to be presented to five leaders, volunteers at NKY Philanthropy Symposium
The inaugural Horizon Nonprofit Award winners will be celebrated at the 2020 NKY Philanthropy Symposium on March 17 at the…
From Where I Am Standing: Ludlow is transforming high school, helping students find way to success
By Rick Hulefeld Special to NKyTribune School districts across Northern Kentucky are developing innovative programs to enable their graduating seniors…
Rick and Mary Hulefeld honored by Kenton Fiscal Court with Pioneer Award for commitment to children
Rick and Mary Hulefeld, founders of Children Inc., have been honored by the Kenton County Fiscal Court with the Pioneer…
New NaviGo Scholars met business sponsors, coaches for first time — are ready for the experience
NaviGo Prep, a division of Children, Inc., recently held its annual NaviGo Scholars Kickoff at Thomas More College where newly…
NEWSMAKERS: Sharing videos — celebrating McGraw, Summe, Moreland, Grayson and Hulefeld
The NKyTribune’s annual Community Celebration featured the celebration of five terrific NEWSMAKERS, a silent auction, great food and networking, and…
NEWSMAKERS: Rick Hulefeld, a visionary and dreamer, founded Children Inc. and built it to matter
Staff report This is part of a series on the NKyTribune’s NEWSMAKER award winners who will be recognized and celebrated…
NKyTribune to honor five NEWSMAKERS with special award and ‘celebrate the positive’ at annual event
The NKyTribune will honor five distinguished NEWSMAKERS at its annual Community Celebration on September 25. At its 4th annual event,…
New Children, Inc. CEO Shannon Starkey-Taylor’s values rooted in deep commitment to children
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Shannon Starkey-Taylor likes to tell a story about coming home from school to find her…
Children, Inc. gets new CEO, Shannon Starkey-Taylor, as Rick Hulefeld takes on new ‘special projects’ role
The only CEO Children, Inc. has ever had — its founder and the genius behind its development — is stepping…
Children Inc. expands range, acquires NaviGo Prep to offer services from prenatal to career attainment
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Two of Northern Kentucky’s education visionaries are joining forces — and the results will be…
Overcoming a poverty of words, Covington kids improve skills with free web-based literacy program
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter While studies show that socioeconomic factors can have significant impact on a child’s vocabulary, and…
Excellence in Education: Awards honor community, business volunteers for helping students achieve
Last in a series The Northern Kentucky Education Council and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce present an annual Celebration…
Patrick Hughes to receive 2016 Children, Inc. Charity in Action award at ‘Raising of the Green’ gala
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Children, Inc. will present Patrick Hughes, partner at DBL Law, with the 2016 Charity in…