Two Northern Kentucky University students received a $2,500 scholarship award and are the only students in Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area to be selected. Anna Dailey and Asia Whitmore received the scholarship from Alpha Sigma Lambda, an adult national honor society organization. “I was beyond thrilled to hear I had won this scholarship,” Whitmore, an […]
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New principals announced at three Boone County schools
Boone County High School, Stephens Elementary School, and Florence Elementary School all have new principals at the helm, according to a recent Boone County Schools newsletter.
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Notre Dame Academy students to participate in 2022 Kentucky Governor’s programs
Notre Dame Academy (NDA) announced last week that it had 23 juniors and seniors participating in the 2022 Kentucky Governor’s Programs. Seven students were accepted into the Governor’s Scholars Program, fourteen were accepted into the Governor’s School for the Arts, and three were accepted into the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs. The Governor Scholar’s Program strives […]
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Op-Ed: Charter schools not the answer for Newport; Repairing system is
The following op-ed is written by Newport Board of Education member Aaron Sutherland, who is also an attorney. I was elected to Newport Independent School Board in 2020 on the heels of the initial ReNewport’s Education Task Force report. Prior to my decision to seek a board seat, I spent hours going through the report. […]
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What is the state of higher education in Northern Kentucky?
When Dr. James Votruba arrived as president of Northern Kentucky University in 1997, his ‘Vision, Values, and Voices’ campaign sought to raise the Highland Heights campus’s profile and standards. His 15-year tenure saw the transformation of the campus’s physical presence with the addition of new buildings and dormitories, tighter academic expectations, and a transition to […]
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As college becomes more one-size-fits all, trades bring opportunity for many
Ryan Hernandez always loved working with his hands. When he was a teenager, he helped his father fix cars in their garage. While Hernandez was a student at Campbell County High School, he began weighing his career options as his senior year drew closer. Hernandez was unsure a traditional four-year college education was the right […]
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‘Peeling back the onion’ on the importance of early childhood education
A lot goes into ensuring your children receive the best education possible, especially when you’re a single parent at 21 with a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old. Even after working full-time at Urgent Care and putting herself through school to get her bachelor’s in social work, Tori Furguson calls herself a “PTA mom” because she likes […]
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‘It takes a village’: How schools are removing barriers so kids can learn
David Childs experienced homelessness as a young adult. He remembers always being hungry. “Many times my brothers and sisters and I went to school hungry,” he said. “Honestly, what we liked most about school was lunch.” Childs said his entire childhood revolved around getting something to eat. “I’ve always been good at school,” Childs said. […]
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Former Boone Co. teacher to lead statewide commission
A former Boone County High School teacher has been named to a statewide commission for financial education.
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Amazon partnership provides tuition for employees
Written by Emily Sisk, news editor at The Northerner NKU recently announced a new partnership with Amazon to provide employees with free or reduced tuition. Employees who work at Amazon for a minimum of 90 days can enroll in the Career Choice program. Full-time employees will receive $5,250 and part-time employees will receive $2,650 toward […]
