A grinning soon-to-be second-grader fished through a lasagna tray, grabbing squares of cardboard etched with words. It was a game he was playing with another student who was learning English, and two high school Spanish students to practice reading and sounding out words. They were at a free, weekly tutoring program at FIESTA, a nonprofit […]
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Where to get free back-to-school supplies in NKY
Northern Kentucky kids can gear up for the school year with free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and even personal computers available at local events across the region this month. LINK nky compiled a list of some of those back to school events and resources independently organized by local officials, businesses and other groups. Free resources […]
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Meet your superintendent: Dayton Independent Schools
Dayton Independent Schools Superintendent Rick Wolf owns mostly green sneakers. And in the last couple years he’s noticed more students wearing district-colored kicks, too. It’s a good sign that he’s building connection with what he believes is one of the biggest parts of the job: students and families. “It’s about building pride where you’re from,” […]
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Meet your superintendent: Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Fort Thomas Independent Schools Superintendent Brian Robinson said he sees the district as a mirror that should reflect and benefit all residents. All taxpayers — regardless of whether they have enrolled children — should feel they’re getting a return on their investment in the district, Robinson said. “People ask, ‘Who’s your customer,” he said, “and I […]
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Meet your superintendent: Ludlow Independent Schools
While touring around Ludlow Independent Schools facilities, Superintendent Dr. Jason Steffen noted as many historic details as he did the new features. On a staircase landing, he gestured to a narrow, newly constructed room with churchlike windows. It’s empty now, but will soon be filled with archives from the district dating back to its origins […]
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Meet your superintendent: Kenton County Schools
Kenton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Henry Webb views the position as a 24/7 job. Webb started his education career at Floyd County Schools in eastern Kentucky as a teacher for visually impaired students in 1995, eventually becoming superintendent in 2007. After a decade, he joined Kenton County School District in 2017. This year marks his […]
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Meet your superintendent: Boone County Schools
Boone County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Hauswald moves through the district office with the energy of a man running his first marathon mile. It’s hard to tell this is Hauswald’s 17th year as a superintendent across three school districts, a job he first took in Indiana when he was 35. He relocated to Northern Kentucky […]
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Meet your superintendent: Beechwood Independent Schools
This story was written by Lia Salvatierra, our new Education Reporter. Find more of Lia’s reporting here. Do you have an NKY education story? Email lsalvatierra@linknky.com. Justin Kaiser believes Beechwood Independent School’s commitment to excellence helped steer him toward his mission as the district’s newest superintendent. It’s been a year since the 1998 Beechwood High […]
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Kentucky is changing the way it grades schools. Here’s what you need to know
Kentucky Schools will get one last batch of report cards before the state changes its grading system to align with legislation adopted in the spring. The new rules would change the current statewide report card criteria and also allow schools and districts to develop their own “accountability systems,” to measure performance tailored to their communities. […]
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Bellevue Schools renovations near completion
Editor’s note: This article originally incorrectly reported that Bellevue Independent Schools Superintendent Misty Middleton told the school board that the renovations on the rubberized track were complete. The story has been updated. Renovations at three Bellevue Independent Schools facilities are nearing completion more than a year behind schedule, officials said. Superintendent Misty Middleton told the […]
