More than 7,000 JCPS students engage in summer learning
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is tackling students’ “summer slide” with nearly a month of free, weekday, educational programming. More than 7,000 students in first through 12th grade are enrolled in the 2025 Summer Success League (formerly Backpack League). The program is operating from June 16 to July 11, excluding […]
Louisville education leaders celebrate grand opening of new Head Start facility on E. Burnett
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Louisville Metro Director of Early Childhood Development Leanne French joined OVEC leaders on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of OVEC’s 22nd Head Start facility in its region. After a soft opening in December, Burnett Head Start is fully open and operational. Currently, 28 children attend the school, but Burnett has […]
Jefferson celebrates student success, record high enrollment during Community College Month
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community and Technical College (Jefferson) will celebrate its record number of enrolled students and their achievements throughout Community College Month. As Kentucky’s largest and most impactful two-year post-secondary public institution, Jefferson is committed to transforming lives and communities through educational excellence in an inclusive environment that opens doors for […]
Jefferson announces new name and gives first look at state-of-the-art downtown science center
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community & Technical College (Jefferson) is proud to announce the name of its highly anticipated downtown science building: The Center for Science and Discovery. This 40,000+ square foot building with cutting-edge labs and classrooms is an investment in the future of our region’s workforce, uplifting faculty, staff and students […]
We Lead CS announces grant for Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to build talent pipeline, expand tech education
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Yesterday, January 29, 2025, Kentucky State Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer and Representative Mike Clines joined Alicia Sells, Chief Executive Officer, We Lead CS and Brent Cooper, President and CEO, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to announce the Northern Kentucky Chamber’s acceptance of a Take the Lead grant from We Lead […]
EKU and Anthem announce expansion of Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarship
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky recently announced a continuation of their work together to grow the number of frontline health care workers in the eastern region of the state, increase access to care and improve health outcomes for more Kentuckians. The Anthem […]
Designing for the Future: Luckett & Farley partners with Trinity High School on new STEM career center
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Trinity High School in Louisville has announced the plans to build a new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Career Center to offer new classes and larger, better-equipped lab spaces. The project is being designed by the architecture firm Luckett & Farley. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]
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 […]
We Lead CS announces grant opportunity for chambers of commerce, groundbreaking partnership with INTERalliance of Cincinnati
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky We Lead CS – a first-of-its-kind virtual computer science career academy serving students from throughout Kentucky – announced Sept. 26 that, as it launches its push to recruit 300 new students for the 2025-26 academic year, the organization will offer $100,000 in microgrants to chambers of commerce throughout the state […]
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 […]
Two Kentucky elementary schools nationally recognized for protecting environment, educating students on sustainability
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Arlington Elementary School (Fayette County) and Robert D. Johnson Elementary School (Fort Thomas Independent) earned the U.S. Department of Education’s (USED’s) 2024 Green Ribbon Schools award for their creative efforts to lower utility costs and environmental impact, enhance health and wellbeing, and provide quality sustainability education. The Green Ribbon Schools initiative is […]
Innovative new community center connects Kentuckians with needed educational resources, workforce opportunities while combatting addiction
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Isaiah House, Kentucky’s largest community-focused nonprofit addiction resource, proudly announced the opening of its Recovery Life Center in Harrodsburg, continuing the organization’s mission of offering help, hope and healing to the people of Kentucky. In addition to Isaiah House’s Harrodsburg campus, the Recovery Life Center is Kentucky’s newest community resource. […]
ECTC and Family Scholar House announce half million-dollar BlueOval SK commitment to expand resources, career pathways for student parents
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC), Family Scholar House and BlueOval SK are joining forces to construct the brand-new BlueOval SK Family Services Building at the Family Scholar House ECTC Campus in Hardin County. Fueled by a five-year, $500,000 total pledge from BlueOval SK, the facility will provide much-needed wrap […]
Lawmakers encouraged to use Kentucky’s prosperous financial position to benefit children, teachers and school staff across the Commonwealth
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Kentucky is enjoying one of the most economically prosperous eras in its history. The state’s reputation for innovation and its business-welcoming environment have attracted countless industries to build and grow here. Thanks to Kentucky lawmakers for making it easier than ever to do business here and for the progress seen […]