Brighton Center, a wrap-around nonprofit located in Newport, is expanding its early childhood services with a new resource navigator program. The program is the result of the organization receiving federal grant funding that will fund the addition of three resource navigator positions. Qualifying families with children up to age 5 can make a one-on-one appointment […]
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Bridging the gap: how parents, schools in NKY are building community together
April Draine moved to Northern Kentucky with her husband and three kids in April 2022. It was the second big move her kids had been through in a few years, so Draine was dedicated to being a bridge between her kids and their new schools. Right away, Draine felt welcomed into the Ryle community, where […]
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Relaunched web tool connects NKY families to pre-K programs
EC Learn, a local nonprofit that focuses on early childhood education, has relaunched its MyPre-K.com web tool, which provides a free way for families to locate early childhood programs in Northern Kentucky. “Every child deserves a strong start through access to quality early education,” said EC LEARN Executive Director and CEO Sandy Woodall in a […]
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Boone County Schools touts preschool education merits
Preschool education plays an essential role in Boone County Schools – and those on the inside say funding for such should be prioritized. “I would appreciate if, at some point, that our board reaffirms our commitment to preschool education,” Division 3 Board Member and Vice Chairperson Jesse Parks said. “I would like to know that […]
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Boone County Public Library outlines strategic plan objectives
Early childhood education, local history and cultural experiences are key components of the Boone County Public Library’s Strategic Plan, officials said. The plan is centered around services, spaces and staff – with an eye toward ensuring Boone County residents have access to information enabling them to compete on a global level, Boone County Library Executive […]
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Newport’s NKY Community Action Commission Head Start facility reopens after renovations
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s Newport Head Start facility is reopening its doors this week after major renovations. The renovations took place in the student space in order to create a welcoming and fun learning environment for children. The costs were $3.2 million, and took one and a half years to complete. The building was […]