What you need to know Interviews of applicants for the open position of Covington Independent Public Schools superintendent will begin their next round Saturday. The Board of Education discussed the interview process at its meeting Thursday night and provided updates to the public on next steps, including how community members can get more involved with […]
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The first LINK nky Educator of the Week: Emily Klopp
The first LINK nky Educator of the Week is Emily Klopp of Crossroads Elementary in Cold Spring. Klopp is a fifth-grade teacher who was nominated by Kim Visse because “she consistently exemplifies excellence in teaching, leadership and dedication to students.” “Emily’s influence extends beyond her classroom through mentorship and service. She has mentored four student […]
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New partnership puts free books in NKY families’ hands from birth
Northern Kentucky families are now getting free books from the moment their children are born. St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Educate-NKY and public libraries across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties have partnered to offer new parents the chance to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library directly from the hospital. “It’s a QR code. You sign up, they get […]
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Donation fund launched for Notre Dame Urban Education Center
Horizon Community Foundation and the Notre Dame Urban Education Center are partnering in a new fund to help move money into the Center’s educational programs. The Center is a faith-based nonprofit connected to the Sisters of Notre Dame USA, which provides a variety of educational programs for students in preschool through middle school. “The new […]
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NKU earns community engagement classification from Carnegie Foundation
Northern Kentucky University has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. The Carnegie Foundation defines community engagement as collaborations between higher education institutions and their larger communities with the purpose of sharing knowledge and resources to enrich scholarship, prepare educated and engaged citizens, strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility, address critical societal issues and contribute […]
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Local seniors invited to apply for ethics essay scholarship
The application window for the Better Business Bureau’s Students of Integrity scholarship opened this week. The contest, which asks local seniors to write an essay about a particular topic in ethics, will see six high school seniors in the Better Business Bureau of Cincinnati’s service area, which includes Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, take home […]
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Enzweiler Building Institute announces 2026 Heritage Trade Seminar Series
The Enzweiler Building Institute, a Northern Kentucky-based skilled trade education program, has announced its 2026 Heritage Trade Seminar Series, offered through the Covington Academy of Heritage Trades. The seminars provided by the Covington Academy of Heritage Trades further support the organization’s goal of training future skilled tradespeople and artisans to restore historic buildings across Greater […]
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Parents assured Latonia Elementary safe after partial collapse
What you need to know District leaders and engineering professionals had a straightforward message for parents and students of Latonia Elementary at a special open house Monday night: The building is safe. “I know some folks might have concerns, and that’s OK,” Superintendent Alvin Garrison told the packed cafeteria. The building’s gym partially collapsed on […]
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Vote for the NKY Educator of the Week
In December, we announced our Educator of the Week feature, highlighting a new educator each week who has made a difference in the lives of Northern Kentucky students. At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator […]
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Students set to return after structural collapse at Latonia Elementary gym
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 […]