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This year, the Greater Owensboro Partnership for Early Development launched a new plan for building a stronger and more accessible early education system over the next four years. The emphasis became a major focus of the Public Life Foundation of Owensboro, which committed $4 million to the cause. In 2021, the group partnered with the Prichard Committee to identify key issues and build the civic campaign, which is now underway.

July 27, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact: Suzetta Creech, 859-940-1790 [wyde_heading subheading_tag="h3" style="2" title="Owensboro’s early childhood initiative is model for how other communities can tackle education issues" animation="slideInLeft"] OWENSBORO, Ky. -- Community members of Owensboro confronted three alarming statistics: 49% of students are not kindergarten ready as reported by the Brigance screener

As a principal who grounds her work in leading a school that is a model of inclusivity, I know that optimal student success in achievement, engagement, and sense of belonging occurs when there is a strong partnership between home and school. Whenever I talk with families, I tell them our partnership is like a triangle with the student at the top, the school on one side, and the family on the other. If any one of those sides or vertices are broken, optimal student success cannot occur.

Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership founding staff recognized with leadership award July 20, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Suzetta Creech, 859-940-1790 LEXINGTON, Ky. – At the recent 25th anniversary celebration of the Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL), founding staff were recognized as recipients of the 2022 Beverly Nickell Raimondo Leadership Award