Senate Republicans reversed House cuts to higher education and slightly increased funding for Kentucky’s public universities and colleges in their version of the state budget proposal, but some lawmakers still have questions about universities’ spending habits. The change is part of budget bills that came out of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue committee Wednesday morning […]
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Ignite students prepare for Maker Expo by showcasing creativity
What you need to know Students at the Ignite Institute’s NKYMakerspace are preparing to share their creativity with the broader community through the annual Maker Expo. Lauren Mays, a senior at the Ignite Institute, describes herself as an artistic person. Through her internship with NKYMakerspace, her creativity flourished, she said. “I’m an artistic person. I […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Marti Jo Houlehan
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Marti Jo Houlehan, a first-grade teacher at Woodfill Elementary School Houlehan was nominated by Brooke Riesenbeck because she “is patient and so very kind.” “She first meets the most important needs of each child, helping them to be confident of their […]
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TradesNKY announces four new members to board of directors
TradesNKY, a nonprofit organization that brings trades education into public schools, announced the addition of four new members to its board of directors on Monday. “TradesNKY is committed to connecting students, educators and industry leaders to strengthen the skilled trades pipeline in our region,” said Lorraine O’Moore, executive director of TradesNKY. “These new board members […]
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What Covington’s ‘school of innovation’ denial says about education in KY
What you need to know Accusations of hasty decision making, political interloping and clandestine payouts for teachers have shaken Covington Independent Public Schools and its attempt to establish what has been dubbed a school of innovation at Holmes Middle School. The proposed initiative, if ever implemented, would revamp the organizational and curricular structure of the […]
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French film showings, discussions come to NKU this March & April
A series of French films and discussion sessions will return to Northern Kentucky University in March and April. The films will be brought to the campus thanks to a partnership between Albertine Cinémathèque of French Films, as well as NKU’s Cinema Studies, English and World Languages & Literatures programs. Albertine Cinémathèque is a program funded […]
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Ballyshannon redistricting approved
What you need to know Several students in the Boone County School District will be reassigned to different schools to help alleviate overcrowding at Ballyshannon Middle School. During a Boone County School Board meeting on March 12, the legislative body unanimously approved a recommendation from the district’s recently formed ‘Demographics and Growth Committee’ to adopt […]
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NKU Athletic Director to depart university
Northern Kentucky University’s Athletics Director Christina Roybal, who has occupied the position since 2022, will step down at the end of May, according to a university announcement, to “pursue other opportunities.” “Christina has achieved what she came to accomplish and will complete her service at NKU on May 30,” according to a statement from University […]
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‘No such thing as a competitor’s veto’ and other arguments as Kentucky CON debate renews
The debate over certificate of need regulation in Kentucky is back for the 2026 legislative session. House Bill 407 from Rep. Marianne Proctor, R-Union, would limit the ability to request a hearing before the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to certificate of need applicants. Currently, all “affected persons” may request a hearing but they no longer would […]
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Newport Independent Schools names new superintendent
The Newport Board of Education announced Tuesday that its interim superintendent, Matt Atkins, has been selected as the permanent superintendent of Newport Independent Schools. The Newport Independent School District appointed Atkins as its interim superintendent on June 25 of last year. Atkins was appointed to the interim role after then-superintendent Tony Watts resigned in May. […]