As inflation rises, school districts are making sure their teachers’ salaries are keeping up with state levels. “Our salary schedules rank 10th in the state, and 4th in Northern Kentucky,” said Ludlow Independent Schools Superintendent Michael Borchers. “Fort Thomas, Kenton County and Boone County are above us, but while salaries are a strong factor, there […]
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Highlands students revive Water Walk fundraiser
One in four people do not have access to safe drinking water, according to Our World in Data. On Wednesday, May 25, students at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas will hold their “Water Walk” fundraiser to draw attention to this issue. Highlands junior Emma Daly was leafing through an old yearbook when she found […]
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Ludlow elementary students to learn Mandarin: ‘It is amazing to watch kids grow’
Ludlow elementary students will be able to learn Mandarin starting this fall. Mary A. Goetz Elementary Principal Tonya Brummer said at this week’s city council meeting that a new program will allow the school to bring in teachers from China to help teach the students. “The teacher starts in the primary, grades Kindergarten, first and […]
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Idea Challenge winners looked for ways to combat healthcare worker shortage
As burnout and emotional exhaustion amid the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a shortage of healthcare workers, an event held at NKU this week led to ideas that may combat the growing problem. The challenge, held at Northern Kentucky University’s Institute for Health Innovation on May 14, was intended to identify innovative solutions to address […]
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Beechwood High students interning with Fort Mitchell firefighters
Six Beechwood High School students officially mapped out their plans to both continue and begin on-site internships with the Fort Mitchell Fire Department. Beechwood hosted a signing day celebration on-campus Wednesday to commemorate the occasion. “Our partnership with the Fort Mitchell Fire Department is a model for the region,” Beechwood Internship Coordinator Janelle Hawes said. “Colin […]
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IGNITE students become world champs in robotics
The IGNITE Institute’s Robotics team members were crowned world champions following the international VEX World Robotics Championship in Dallas, Texas last weekend. A team from Covington Catholic finished in second place. IGNITE’s team, PiBotics, triumphed over more than 800 groups representing 40 countries for the world championship. The competition began with more than 20,000 registered […]
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Thomas More University joins academy striving for equitable student success
Thomas More University joined in a pilot initiative introduced by the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in undergraduate education (Gardner Institute) and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB). The initiative, called the Governing Board Equity in Student Success Project, is an effort to improve retention, graduation and employment rates significantly […]
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More than 1,900 graduate at NKU’s 50th annual commencement
Northern Kentucky University honored more than 1,900 graduates Saturday at Truist Arena. The event marked the fiftieth annual commencement exercises for the Highland Heights campus. Ceremonies were held for various colleges in the morning and afternoon. The Chase College of Law held its annual commencement exercises Friday night. “On behalf of Northern Kentucky University, I’d […]
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Remake Learning Days Across America returning to NKY
Remake Learning Days Across America returns to Covington this spring in with family-friendly learning events designed to engage caregivers, parents and kids around the country. Organizations like the Kenton County Public Library and the Catalytic Fund are coordinating the festival, bringing together other regional organizations to host more than 100 events during the Greater Cincinnati […]
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NKU to honor graduates this weekend at 2022 commencement ceremony
More than 1,900 students will receive diplomas this weekend at Northern Kentucky University’s commencement ceremonies. Salmon P. Chase College of Law students will graduate Friday, May 6, and all other colleges will graduate Saturday, May 7. The law ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday; the ceremony for students in the colleges of education, arts […]
