Latonia Elementary will reopen for normal, in-person instruction on Tuesday, Jan. 13 after a partial structural collapse in the gym almost two weeks ago. The remaining students throughout the rest of the district will return to normal, in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 12. Superintendent Alvin Garrison announced the return Thursday afternoon. “We are pleased with […]
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Newport superintendent search advances with 12 applicants
There are 12 applicants under consideration for the next Newport Independent Schools Superintendent. The Newport Board of Education held a special meeting on Jan. 7 with the superintendent search committee to have board members identify the characteristics and attributes they want in the next superintendent and introduce the search committee. According to a timeline set […]
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Kenton County Schools to stop using paper registration records
Kenton County Schools will switch to electronic student registration starting next academic year. The district is a late comer to electronic registration and filing systems, still officially relying on paper records along with roughly 25 other districts throughout Kentucky, according to district documents. The district hopes this will make the process of registration easier for […]
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More renovations approved for Kenton County Schools
What you need to know The Kenton County Schools Board of Education approved another round of renovation projects in the district Monday night. Specifically, the approvals were for construction at Taylor Mill Elementary School and Ryland Heights Elementary School, which altogether will cost the district about $29.9 million, according to district estimates. “Primarily, what’s driving […]
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A legacy that endures: Oakley Farris’ lasting impact on NKU
Oakley Farris didn’t view his support of Northern Kentucky University as philanthropy; he saw it as an investment in people, opportunity and the future of Northern Kentucky. Farris, a Northern Kentucky philanthropist, made his first gift to NKU on Feb. 12, 1997. He continued to support the university until his death on Dec. 1 at […]
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Scrolling vs. Studying: Are NKU Students “Brain-Rotted?”
It’s late Monday night as Emma Heib situates herself on the couch to study. As a junior Electronic Media and Broadcasting major, the end of the semester means suffocating pressure. A tower of exams, papers and projects looms in the back of her mind. She has an exam on Friday she needs to prepare for; […]
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Newport senior with eyes on public service earns one of Governor’s Scholars highest honors
“Here’s the thing about Donovan. He’s one of those students that he’s not about, ‘me, me, me,’ but he’s about, ‘what can he do to make others’ lives better, to help other students,’” said Newport Independent Schools Youth Service Center Coordinator Donna Watts. Watts has known Newport Independent Schools student Donovan Macario-Avila since he was […]
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Covington Schools to overhaul middle school to include trades, subject pathways
What you need to know The Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education has voted to seek permission from the state to completely redesign the structure of teaching, scheduling and staffing at Holmes Middle School in an effort to bolster both enrollment and academic achievement at the district. The board unanimously approved the move Thursday […]
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Here’s some of what Kentucky advocates want legislature to do for children in 2026
An organization that advocates for Kentucky’s children wants the legislature to fund a kinship care law that’s been stuck in limbo, give guardians ad litem raises, eliminate the sales tax on diapers and much more in 2026. Kentucky Youth Advocates released its Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children in early December. This document lays out the organization’s priorities for the 2026 legislative session, which begins Jan. […]
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Kenton County Schools honored as district of distinction
Kenton County Schools have been named as a 2026 District Administration Leadership Institute National Award of Distinction, which honors districts for innovative learning initiatives and dedication to education. The District Administration Leadership Institute provides training opportunities for education professionals. Superintendent Henry Webb accepted the distinction on Wednesday at the institute’s Superintendents Summit, which concluded Thursday. […]
