If you have ever walked into FIESTA NKY on a food distribution day, one of the first things you might notice is that it isn’t very quiet. There is music playing, people laughing, volunteers teasing each other as they work, conversations happening in both Spanish and English and, more often than not, someone trying to […]
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Spanish teacher wins literacy award for work at Holy Cross High School
As a Spanish teacher at Holy Cross High School, Caroline Mejia is addressing literacy in two languages. Mejia identified a significant and growing population in Northern Kentucky and in her classes – heritage Spanish speakers. These students have learned Spanish informally at home due to one or both parents having immigrated from a Spanish-speaking country […]
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Highlands Students Mastery of Spanish Language Proves Lucrative
Noah Moore (Left). FTM file. By David Ketcham Highlands High School junior Noah Moore received a large scholarship from the National Spanish Exam. Aside from the traditional scholarships that assist with college, this one includes a paid in-full trip to study in Spain. Over hundreds of applicants, 25 were selected, and Noah Moore was one […]
