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Ft. Thomas to improve community complex with $5 million, help from school district
FT. THOMAS, Ky. (WKRC) - Ft. Thomas is getting $5 million from the state legislature and additional funds from the school district to improve the Tower Park Community Complex. The Tower Park Community Complex is made up of more than 85 acres of forest, sporting facilities, playgrounds, hiking/biking trails, and two recreation buildings used for events and activities.
‘You have to take it’: Parents react to Cincinnati schools plan to combine schools
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Public Schools’ plan to merge several buildings ahead of the 2024-2025 school year has parents feeling like the plan is being forced on them and their kids. Board member Brandon Craig said on Thursday that parents had little choice in the district’s plan, which was...
Kentucky lawmakers question university leaders about DEI policies
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Diversity, equity and inclusion was a topic of discussion for Kentucky lawmakers Tuesday. They asked leaders at Kentucky universities how those schools are implementing DEI policies and questioned members of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. This comes after failed attempts to limit DEI policies in...
Kroger offers back-to-school deals on food, supplies
CINCINNATI—Kroger Co. has launched a promotion offering back-to-school savings on school supplies and food staples as well. "Locked In Low" prices are available on hundreds of breakfast, lunch, and dinner staples, the company says, as well as on all the school supplies students need to return to the classroom.
University president defends multicultural religious, social, and academic groups on campus
FRANKFORT — For almost 90 minutes on Tuesday, Kentucky lawmakers who tried to ban diversity, equity and inclusion in Kentucky’s colleges were told why such programs were needed in higher education. Yet, one legislator said DEI programs “segregate” students. Among presenters were two university presidents — Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson and Morehead State […] The post University president defends multicultural religious, social, and academic groups on campus appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Classmates: Philip Sharp regular guy from PC who holds a Nobel Prize
BUTLER — Phillip A. Sharp’s classmates from the Pendleton County High School class of 1962 know him as the 1993 Nobel Prize winner, and a humble but extremely successful scientist whose work changed the field of biology and saved countless lives by laying the foundation for medical treatment of various diseases.
Four Danville Independent alums served as superintendents during 2023-24 school year
Last school year, Kentucky had four public school superintendents who also happen to be Danville High School graduates. These individuals are: Danville Independent Schools Superintendent Ron Ballard; Fairview Independent Schools Superintendent Jackie Risden Hawley; Frankfort Independent Schools Superintendent Sheri Satterly; and Boone County Schools Superintendent Matt Turner, who retired at the end of the 2023-2024 […] The post Four Danville Independent alums served as superintendents during 2023-24 school year appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Red tape and delays are behind millions in unspent post-pandemic education funds
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the academic achievement gap widened in school districts across the country. To fill the gap, Ohio launched the Afterschool Childhood Enrichment (ACE) program — a savings account program that would reimburse parents for after-school activities. Thousands of Ohio families applied, but tens of millions...
University of Cincinnati works with local high schools to develop more teachers of color
Zyair Anderson, head coach for Colerain High School's freshmen football team, gets up early in the summer months to train his students. On the field, Anderson tells his players to keep their eyes up and move quickly. He scolds them for any horseplay and has kids who show up late run laps.
University of Cincinnati hosting program for children who stutter
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The University of Cincinnati is hosting a weeklong program this month for children age 4 through 17 who stutter, according to a press release from UC. It states that if a child is still stuttering after 7, they probably will for life. The program, however, is not trying to eliminate stuttering but rather focuses on effective communication and confidence, according to the release.
4-day school week is promising, successful for North College Hill City Schools
NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (WXIX) - The North College Hill School District made history in 2023 after becoming the first district in Ohio to adopt a four-day school week. As the district prepares to welcome back students in less than one month, Superintendent Eugene Blalock says last year was a success when it came to teacher retention and attendance.
'College Hill: Celebrity Edition' Shines a Spotlight on Xavier University’s Rich Legacy
In season 3 of “Celebrity College Hill,,” the cast, including Claudia Jordan, Nick “Swaggy P” Young, Saucy Santana, Karlous Miller, Angela “Blac Chyna” White, and Tamar Braxton, have taken their talents to Xavier University. However, they discover that attending an HBCU offers more than anticipated. These institutions have a rich history and have significantly impacted both local and global communities. HBCUs boast numerous notable alumni who have made transformative contributions to society, proving that the cast members aren’t the only celebrities with ties to these esteemed schools. Here are five of Xavier University’s most distinguished graduates.
'It was crazy, the talent we had on that team.' MND basketball remembers 2019 state title
Before the start of the 2023-2024 high school basketball season, Mount Notre Dame introduced a modified uniform to honor its past champions. The team brought back white and blue collar trim and a paw print on the shorts to honor the 28-0 2004 state champions, the first in school history. It added...
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