100% of this year’s Northern Kentucky University Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates have passed their licensing exams, a representative from the university informed LINK nky on Wednesday. In order to become licensed nurses, graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX. The university has sported an average pass rate of 99.6% over […]
Category: Education
Posted inEducation
Six NKY high school students graduate from WKU’s prestigious Gatton Academy
Six Northern Kentucky high school students graduated from Western Kentucky University’s prestigious Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science last Saturday, May 9. Situated on WKU’s main campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science is a two-year residential program for rising juniors and seniors focused on advanced studies in science, technology, […]
Posted inEducator of the Week
The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Heidi Clary
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Heidi Clary, a special education teacher at Mary A Goetz Elementary School in Ludlow Clary was nominated by Julie Futscher because “My daughter is now a senior, she suffers from anxiety and depression, when she is having a bad day, she […]
Posted inEducator of the Week
Vote for the NKY Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. Each week, we will […]
Posted inNews
Parking worries dominate public facility review of biomedical center
What you need to know Parking and traffic have emerged as a dominant concern around the relocation of Northern Kentucky University’s Chase Law School and the local branch of UK’s College of Medicine to Covington. These concerns were on full display last week at a meeting of the Kenton County Planning Commission, which was set […]
Posted inNews
Fort Wright Police to host internet scam training class
The Fort Wright Police Department is hosting a free internet scam awareness training for community members on May 26. The city is touting it as a way for residents to “learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the most common scams used by online predators through the internet, phone calls and text […]
Posted inCulture
Big Brothers Big Sisters program prepares Newport student for life beyond high school
Once unsure of her path after high school, Newport student Patience now has a career direction and a renewed sense of confidence, thanks to a mentorship experience through Big Brothers Big Sisters. High school students in the region are stepping beyond the classroom and into the workplace through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati’s […]
Posted inNews
Walton-Verona Schools name Dylan Smith as new superintendent
Walton-Verona Independent Public School district has named Dr. Dylan Smith as its new superintendent. Smith will take the reins from Matt Baker, who is retiring from the role at the end of the school year. Smith will officially become superintendent on July 1. Smith currently serves as the assistant superintendent for student learning at Oldham […]
Posted inNews
Kenton County Schools approves paid maternity leave for teachers
The Kenton County School District Board of Education approved 30 days of paid maternity leave for teachers this week as part of the district’s contract negotiations with the Kenton County Education Association, the union that represents Kenton County teachers. The move follows the passage of Kentucky Senate Bill 9 last year, which mandated that Kentucky […]
Posted inEducator of the Week
The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Nicholas Barron
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Nicholas Barron, a teacher at Campbell County Middle School Nicholas was nominated by James Barron because he is “a dedicated musician who uses his talents to shape the next generation. Whether he’s helping beginners learn their first notes or working with […]