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Certification process for building strong family partnerships in Early Care and Education, K-12, and at the District Level

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New in 2026! Expansion of Family Friendly Schools Nationally (click here if you are outside of Kentucky)

KENTUCKY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Community-driven, local impact, state policy, and large-scale mindset shift

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Engagement and leadership development for families, schools, and communities to increase Kentucky student success
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May 15, 2026

Kentucky in Top Tier of States for Education Recovery

May 07, 2026

Kentucky’s Preschool Reality Check—and a Path Forward

April 24, 2026

A Session of Progress, Focus on Governance, and a Call to Build What Comes Next

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August 06, 2026

Prichard Committee Launches Free Tools to Empower Kentucky Communities to Improve Education Outcomes

August 03, 2026

Dr. Amber Sergent Named Inaugural Recipient of the Edward F. Prichard, Jr.; Dr. Lee Kirkpatrick; Miss Zerelda Noland Outstanding High School Teacher Prize

July 21, 2026

New Resources to Help Kentuckians Prepare for Exciting Opportunities in Education Under House Bill 257

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EDWARD F. PRICHARD, JR., DR. LEE KIRKPATRICK, MISS ZERELDA NOLAND OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER PRIZE - NOMINATION FORM

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

Please provide the following information about yourself. All spaces must be completed. We will contact your nominee after we receive your nomination but will not disclose your name without your express permission to do so.

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BIG BOLD FUTURE

GROUNDSWELL INITIATIVE

COMMUNITY PROFILES

STRONG START KENTUCKY

2026 LEGISLATIVE ACTION TOOLKIT

CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES AND INNOVATION

EARLY CHILDHOOD

K-12 EDUCATION

POSTSECONDARY

QUALITY OF LIFE

MEANINGFUL DIPLOMA

COLLABORATIVE FOR FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS

KENTUCKY FAMILY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL FAMILY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS

KENTUCKY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR PARENT LEADERSHIP (CIPL)

Kentucky in Top Tier of States for Education Recovery

Kentucky’s Preschool Reality Check—and a Path Forward

A Session of Progress, Focus on Governance, and a Call to Build What Comes Next

BLOG
Read More

These are just the most recent entries to our Ed Blog. Read many more by clicking here!

Prichard Committee Launches Free Tools to Empower Kentucky Communities to Improve Education Outcomes

Dr. Amber Sergent Named Inaugural Recipient of the Edward F. Prichard, Jr.; Dr. Lee Kirkpatrick; Miss Zerelda Noland Outstanding High School Teacher Prize

New Resources to Help Kentuckians Prepare for Exciting Opportunities in Education Under House Bill 257

PRESS RELEASES
Read More

These are just the most recent entries to our Ed Blog. Read many more by clicking here!

EDWARD F. PRICHARD, JR., DR. LEE KIRKPATRICK, MISS ZERELDA NOLAND OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER PRIZE - NOMINATION FORM

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