KY’s Education Professional Standards Board approves additional expedited certification programs
In a response to the state’s teacher shortage, legislation was passed in 2022 to create an expedited certification program for…
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KY House sends two bills (by NKY reps) to Senate for consideration: ‘Momnibus,’ easing teacher shortage
Staff report Two bills spearheaded by NKY representatives have been approved by the Kentucky House and are headed to the…
To help address the teacher shortage, NKU has created a new pathway for adults to get certification
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter In one word – they are all committed. You can add inspiring, warm, and, of…
The shortage: Kentucky teachers talk about why they leave the classroom — and why they stay
By Mariah P. Kendell The Kentucky Lantern Emilie McKiernan Blanton has been called a “unicorn” — but not because she…
KY Education Commissioner testifies before House committee regarding teacher shortage, turnover
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The teacher shortage in Kentucky was the hot topic of discussion during a meeting of…
Kentucky legislature reconvenes on Tuesday until March 30 — with plenty of unfinished business
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers return to Frankfort on Tuesday for the second part of the legislative session with…
Teacher shortage could force school consolidations; coalition releases recommendations to ease problem
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The severe shortage of public school teachers in Kentucky could force schools to consolidate, Lawrence…
NKCES partners with Bloomboard on retention, attraction program to combat teacher shortages
Bloomboard, the leading provider of teacher micro-credentials, announces a partnership with Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES) and West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC)…
Constance Alexander: High school English teachers — Do not go gentle into that good night
There used to be at least one in every high school, the unflinching English teacher who guided students out of…
GoTeachKY is one way the Kentucky Department of Education is addressing the critical teacher shortage
Staff report The Kentucky Department of Education is addressing the critical teacher shortage in different ways — and one of…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s look at news of the week — full color, broad brush strokes, and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Jason Glass: Why we all need to pay attention to Kentucky’s shrinking teacher pipeline
Last month I met with the Kentucky Legislature’s Interim Joint Committee on Education to talk about the teacher workforce. The…
BloomBoard provides innovative approach to alarming teacher turnover rate across the region
Special to the NKyTribune Teacher turnover is an alarming issue impacting school districts nationwide. Local school districts in Northern Kentucky…
GoTeachKY names 32 teacher ambassadors for 2021; three Northern Kentucky educators selected
The mission of GoTeachKY, an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education, is to ensure that all students across the…
Wayne Lewis: Pursuing traditional, alternative pathways to address serious teacher shortages
The most important school factor in a child’s academic success is having access to high-quality, effective teachers. While we have…