It’s almost summer. The sun stays up later and later, the kids will soon have nothing to do, and the outdoor weather is calling you to do something other than stay home. Whether you’ve got bored kids or the nice weather is simply motivating you to get out there and do something fun, figuring out […]
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Schools help students by helping families succeed
Schools across Northern Kentucky are listening, building relationships and acknowledging parents’ or guardians’ importance in their strategies to help children succeed. “If we want true partnerships between families and schools, we have to redesign systems that invite families in on their own terms,” said Cheye Calvo, president of EducateNKY. “That means shifting from doing to […]
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NKY leaders’ goal: A home for all
Curb appeal probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when hearing the phrase affordable housing. Maggie Whitfield’s plum-painted brick shotgun, though, could grace the cover of any home magazine. White molding frames the front door and window, and the postage-sized front yard is surrounded by a charming wrought iron fence. The 34-year-old elementary […]