Gov. Andy Beshear announced the 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Tuesday in a live broadcast from Frankfort. Mandy Perez, a middle school teacher at Crittenden County Middle School, tearfully accepted the award. “I love what I do, I love kids and I love teaching,” Perez said. “Teaching is the best profession in the world, […]
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Thomas More University receives grant to preserve special collection
Thomas More University was one of just 65 schools nationally to receive a Preservation Assistance Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The university plans to use the $10,000 grant to fund a general preservation assessment, train staff, and purchase preservation supplies for a special collection in the Thomas More Room of the Benedictine […]
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Three NKY schools named 2022 Blue Ribbon winners
This article has been corrected. See note below. Two local public schools and one Catholic school were among only five in Kentucky named 2022 National Blue Ribbon winners this year. The U.S. Department of Education recognized Longbranch Elementary School in Union, which is part of Boone County Schools, and Samuel Woodfill Elementary School, which is […]
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Principal sleeps on roof to celebrate meeting PTA membership goal
Burlington Elementary School hosted its monthly community event Thursday night where families and friends come together to read, learn and connect. This month’s theme was “glampout,” and families were encouraged to bring a tent to participate in the learning process with their kids. The event was created to help increase membership in the school’s parent-teacher […]
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Taylor Mill Road to close tonight for Scott High School homecoming parade
Taylor Mills residents — or anyone driving through — will need to navigate around the closure of Taylor Mill Road Friday night for Scott High’s homecoming parade. Starting at 6 p.m., Taylor Mill Road will be closed from the intersection of Pride Parkway at the north end near Remke Plaza and at the south end […]
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Principal promises to camp out on school roof to raise PTA membership
On Thursday, Burlington Elementary School will be hosting its monthly community event, where families and friends come together to read, learn and connect. This month’s theme is “glampout,” and families are encouraged to bring their tents and read with their students. “They’re coming into the building and seeing their child’s school,” said Principal Andrew Gatewood. […]
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NKU training program helps staff transition students from military to civilian life
Transitioning from a military mindset to that of a student at a university can be difficult. The Veterans Resource Station (VRS) at Northern Kentucky University implemented the Green Zone Brigade Training program to combat some of those challenges that military-affiliated students face when transitioning to civilian life. “We do a good job teaching them how […]
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Many NKY school districts set tax rates lower than last year
Northern Kentucky school districts have officially set their tax rates for the year, and they may be lower than residents anticipated. The Ludlow Independent School Board discussed what their rate should be at their last meeting in August and didn’t pass anything. Then they realized that there was a fast-approaching deadline for the tax rate […]
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How NKU plans to use its $53.8M for asset preservation
The Kentucky legislature awarded Northern Kentucky University with $46.7 million for asset preservation during the legislative session. As part of those funds, the university agreed to a 15% match equaling an additional $7 million in matching funds, totaling $53.8 million. The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education presented its plan for university asset preservation to the […]
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Opportunity House opens at NKU
Leaders from Brighton Center, Northern Kentucky University, and the City of Highland Heights held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Opportunity House Wednesday. The Opportunity House provides stable housing for NKU students while supporting them to help them achieve their educational and career goals. “The city has been deeply committed to this project […]
