Northern Kentucky University has partnered with Beechwood High
School to send future teachers to Washington D.C. this summer. The students are part of
Beechwood’s Educators Rising chapter, a national organization aimed at creating a clear
pathway for high school students who want to become teachers, in hopes of increasing teacher
diversity and teacher quality.
Because of their outstanding performance at the state competition, 12 Beechwood students
qualified to compete on a national level; of those, 8 are headed to nationals. This is the 3rd time
Beechwood students have qualified for nationals but the first time they will be able to attend,
thanks to the partnership with NKU College of Education.
NKU is committed to addressing the national teacher shortage and supporting local high school
students is one way they are creating a pipeline of future teachers by inspiring them and
exposing them to the profession and professional organizations related to their field early on.
In the three years since the inception of Beechwood’s Educators Rising chapter its students
have claimed 4 state championships and 47 students have qualified for the national conference.
NKU College of Education will present the Beechwood students with a check for $6500 on Tuesday morning.
What: Educators Rising check presentation to Beechwood students from NKU
When: Tuesday, May 7, 8 a.m.
Where: Beechwood High School, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
If you can’t make the check presentation but would like to tell the larger story of how
NKU is working to address the teacher shortage, creating a pipeline of future teachers
from right here in our backyard, we can arrange that!
About Northern Kentucky University: NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of more than
15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky,
and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 50 out of 400 universities nationwide
by The Wall Street Journal for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university
committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates
to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and
social vitality of the region. Learn more at nku.edu.
About Beechwood Independent Schools: Beechwood Independent Schools is a public
school system located in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. Since our founding in 1860, Beechwood has
built a strong foundation and reputation of excellence – in academics, athletics, and the arts. We
work to balance this strong tradition with providing our students with an innovative education
that will prepare them for life after high school. On average, approximately 95% of Beechwood
graduates go on to attend college. Our students consistently perform in the top-tier of state and
national assessments and both Beechwood Elementary and Beechwood High School have
been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. Our school and community take great pride in the
individualized support and personalized learning pathways we can provide our students so that
all can reach their potential and have opportunities to be globally competitive. Learn more at
beechwood.kyschools.us.
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Media contact: Corey Best | Marketing + Communications | bestc6@nku.edu |859.466.9650
