Incoming high school seniors in Kentucky who have previously taken the ACT will have the option to take the standardized exam a second time at no charge. The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities in making admissions decisions. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement Thursday that a statewide ACT retake […]
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How many chickens do you weigh? Interactive exhibit explores ‘language of measurement’
The new interactive exhibit seeks to explain how we measure our world and why. The exhibit also explores nonstandard units of measurement, like counting Mississippis or measuring with our feet rather than a 12-inch ruler.
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City, school celebrate principal’s 25 years of service
The students of Villa Madonna Academy Elementary School surprised their principal with a celebration of her 25 years of service this week.
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Gateway Foundation adds three new members
The Gateway Community & Technical College Foundation announced three new additions to its board of directors. Shannon Schumacher of Horan, Julie McGregor of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and Will Weber of Southbank Partners were all approved to become members. The Gateway Foundation is a private nonprofit organization founded in 2003 to support the community college through […]
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Ludlow superintendent announces employee, teacher raises
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 […]