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Cincinnati is a national model for education innovation. The Strive Partnership works with Cincinnati Public and Covington and Newport schools in Northern Kentucky and more than 300 education advocates, community funders and university presidents, while KnowledgeWorks prepares students at every grade level for the high-tech, interconnected economy of the future. Xavier, UC & NKU compete nationally with outstanding design, architecture, music, business, and liberal arts programs.

Education + Learning Features

Rise of the rest: Creativity loves company

Eric Peterson Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Startups aren't just for Silicon Valley anymore. As entrepreneurs find expected pleasures—and great quality of life—in cities like Cincinnati, a new kind of energy is building. Read about the rise of our startup sister cities, from Boston to Denver.

My Soapbox: Jason Langdon, Cincinnati Mini-Maker Faire

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Louisville had a fire-breathing pony. New York had 3-D printers and makerbots galore. Cincinnati Maker Faire Founder Jason Langdon looks forward to seeing what the local science, DIY and art community has to offer in the city's first all-ages, all-genres celebration of maker culture this October in Washington Park.

Seeing stars: Innovative collaboration brings top performers to school stages

Jessica Noll-Korczyk Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Bringing local, national and international artists to work with students at Cincinnati's School for Creative and Performing Arts does more than whet their appetite for the arts. It builds disciplined, savvy learners with deep bonds rooted in Over-the-Rhine.

My Soapbox: Nick Shah, UC Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence winner

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Nick Shah, who will graduate from the University of Cincinnati later this month, has already proven himself a 21st century Renaissance man. With a degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in Spanish, he'll start med school at UC this year, but he's already a fixture at the Ronald McDonald House, where he shares his talents as a pianist every week. Shah chats with Soapbox about his plans for the future and what he hopes to contribute to the world of medicine.

From cradle to career, creating new cycles of success

Jessica Noll-Korczyk Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Whether she is downtown in the offices of Strive or coaching track at Clark Montessori, Nia Williams understands the power of a challenging, encouraging mentor. Without hers, she says, she wouldn't be where she is today.

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Education + Learning Videos

WordPlay Cincinnati

Michael Holder Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Venture into the new world of WordPlay, a nonprofit in Northside filled with old-fashioned typewriters and modern-day dreams. Part literacy, creative expression space, part social venture initiative, WordPlay and its sister store, The Urban Legend Institute, offer a new alternative to literacy and learning for kids of all ages. Video courtesy of Michael Holder.

GOOD Ideas: Cincinnatives

The Queen City Project Tuesday, December 04, 2012

The Cincinnati-based Strive Partnership posed an important question for Cincinnatives, a group of civic-minded, problem-solving volunteers. Hear their solution for more engagement in education. Video courtesy The Queen City Project.

Queen City Project: TEDxCincy

The Queen City Project Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Take a spin through this spring's TEDx Cincy event, held at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. The theme? Life at the intersection of art and technology. Watch the creativity fueled in that fertile ground, captured at lightning speed, as only The Queen City Project can. Video courtesy The Queen City Project.

On the runway with DAAP fashion show

College of DAAP Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Every year, the top students in the University of Cincinnati's Fashion Design program strut their stuff, literally, on the runway. This year's show happens June 8. This video, from the 2011 show, should whet your appetite. Video courtesy UC/College of DAAP.

FUEL Cincinnati

Pacer and Parrott Production Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Need some FUEL for your great idea? Take a look at this video, an introduction to a philanthropic initiative of Give Back Cincinnati, to see what community-focused start-ups are taking root around town.

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