Area high school rankings, Central Parkway changes, today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Walnut Hills High School
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Good morning and happy back-to-school season! Education reporter Madeline Mitchell here.

U.S. News & World Report published its best high school rankings today. Spoiler alert: Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky schools are on the list. Our region also took four of the top five spots in Ohio.

The magazine ranked the nation's public high schools by state, city, district and other categories. I rounded up the most interesting local takeaways (you can find those here), but feel free to go to the magazine's website for a full list of nearly 18,000 public high schools across the country.

I'm also working on several other education and children's issues stories that you'll see throughout the school year. If you think there's something I should be looking into, I'm always available to take tips and meet up for coffee (or tea). Drop me a line at memitchell@enquirer.com or message me on Twitter/X, at @maddiemitch_, to start a conversation.

What else you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 29

☀️ Weather: High of 83. Nice with plenty of sun.

🏢 Central Parkway: Change is coming. Here's what we know now.

💰 Business: Procter & Gamble CEO Jon Moeller got a 23% raise last year, boosting his total compensation to $21.7 million.

🐤 Rubber Duck Regatta: Time is ticking! How to buy ducks.

📜 Today in History: On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast near Buras, Louisiana, bringing floods that devastated New Orleans.

Before you go: Pete Davidson is coming to Cincy!

Actor and comedian Pete Davidson's stand-up show, Pete Davidson Live, will be at Newport's MegaCorp Pavilion on Oct. 13.
Actor and comedian Pete Davidson's stand-up show, Pete Davidson Live, will be at Newport's MegaCorp Pavilion on Oct. 13.

The king of Staten Island is coming to the Queen City.

Actor and comedian Pete Davidson's stand-up show, Pete Davidson Live, will be at Newport's MegaCorp Pavilion on Oct. 13, the venue announced Monday.

Interested in seeing the "Saturday Night Live" star and one of the most polarizing celebrities in Hollywood? Click or tap here to learn more.

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Today's Top Stories

Matt McLain #9 of the Cincinnati Reds prepares for the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Aug. 27, 2023.
Matt McLain #9 of the Cincinnati Reds prepares for the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Aug. 27, 2023.

• Cincinnati Reds lose top rookie Matt McLain to IL with oblique injury; Fairchild activated

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) waits for stretching to begin during a joint practice between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the practice fields next to Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) waits for stretching to begin during a joint practice between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the practice fields next to Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

• Joseph Ossai doubtful for Bengals' opener vs. Browns after suffering high ankle sprain

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raps to Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' at Gov. Kim Reynolds' Fair-Side Chat at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 12, 2023.
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raps to Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' at Gov. Kim Reynolds' Fair-Side Chat at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 12, 2023.

• Eminem tells presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his song

• ‘Out of a horror movie’: Juvenile who shot infant, teen to be prosecuted as an adult

Two school districts in Kentucky announced in-person closures, citing a rise in illness among staff and students.
Two school districts in Kentucky announced in-person closures, citing a rise in illness among staff and students.

• Two KY school districts suspend in-person classes due to COVID-19, other illnesses

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