Kentucky’s national rankings report
A community first initiative responding to the unique needs of students and families locally
County-level Groundswell profiles
Uniting Kentucky’s early childhood advocates
Resources, support, and Legislative tracker on education
Certification process for building strong family partnerships in Early Care and Education, K-12, and at the District Level
New in 2026! Expansion of Family Friendly Schools Nationally (click here if you are outside of Kentucky)
Community-driven, local impact, state policy, and large-scale mindset shift
Engagement and leadership development for families, schools, and communities to increase Kentucky student success
The Strong Start Kentucky coalition unites Kentucky’s early childhood advocates through shared goals to strengthen early care and education for Kentucky children from birth through third grade. The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence serves as convener to the coalition, which meets quarterly and adopts annual policy priorities.
For more information contact Rina Gratz – rina@prichardcommittee.org
Since 1983, the Prichard Committee has worked to study priority issues, inform the public and policy makers about best practices and mobilize citizens, business leaders, families, students, and other stakeholders in a shared mission to move Kentucky to the top tier of all states for education excellence and for all children, from their earliest years through postsecondary education.
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