OVEC launches regional teacher apprenticeship program to address educator shortages

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) has partnered with Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) and the University of Louisville (UofL) to launch a 9-12 Teacher Apprenticeship Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to tackle the ongoing teacher shortage in Kentucky. This Department of Labor (DOL) registered apprenticeship program provides a […]

Kentucky educators, support staff receive access to groundbreaking digital stress management platform

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Bounceback, a leading digital health platform designed to support K-12 educators, recently announced its partnership with the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC), a consortium of 14 school districts in north central Kentucky. This collaboration aims to provide wellness-focused professional development (PD) for OVEC’s 400+ employees, many of whom are dedicated […]

Thomas More’s Dyslexia Institute introduces Orton-Gillingham training program

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Thomas More University’s Dyslexia Institute recently introduced its latest initiative: a comprehensive Orton-Gillingham training program. Orton-Gillingham is a practical, research-based approach that teaches children and adults, especially those with dyslexia, to read. The first training sessions will begin in January 2025, offering a unique opportunity for educators and parents in […]

Three years since the tornado: UK research center rebuilds stronger, reaffirms role in Kentucky’s agricultural industry

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky On Dec. 11, 2021, an EF-4 tornado devastated western Kentucky. Among the destruction, mere remnants of the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton (UKREC) facility were left behind. Decades of infrastructure and millions of dollars in equipment were destroyed overnight, reducing one of the state’s key agricultural assets to […]

New report finds OVEC school districts received more than half-a-million dollars during 2023-24 academic year

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) recently unveiled the 2023-2024 Services Report, showcasing significant strides in providing essential educational services and support to its 14-member school districts. This year, OVEC delivered thousands of hours of consulting, direct funding, and cost-saving measures that reshaped the educational landscape for students and educators […]

UK’s Estate Whiskey Alliance™ organization announces founding members

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s initiative to highlight the advantages of local sourcing and sustainable production in the spirits industry has established a strong foundation with the announcement of the founding members of the Estate Whiskey Alliance™ (EWA) organization. The EWA global consortium will support research and education in agriculture, manufacturing […]

Thomas More University announces five new academic degree programs

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Thomas More University’s board of trustees recently approved five new degree programs, expanding Thomas More’s academic offerings, contingent on accreditation and state approvals. As Thomas More responds to trends in the job market, community and workforce needs, in addition to student demand, these new programs underscore Thomas More’s commitment to […]

University of Kentucky advances the state’s agricultural industries with groundbreaking on new Agricultural Research Building

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) was joined by members of the Kentucky General Assembly, UK Board of Trustees and university administration to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $285 million Agricultural Research Building on June 14. Set to be completed in November 2026, the […]