DONATE
March 24, 2021Uncategorizedby

Two Campbell and Fayette schools working diligently to bring mental health care to students

Before the pandemic, Amy Beal, the school counselor for Donald E. Cline Elementary in Cold Spring already had a robust plan to improve the mental health of the schools’ students, educators and families. From sending self-care tips to staff, to hosting individual student therapy, and …
Read more
March 23, 2021Uncategorizedby

Prichard Committee moves to innovate in the child care space

After spending 2020 in discussions with the Public Life Foundation of Owensboro, in January, the group announced that it was awarding us with a $500,000 multi-year grant to fund high-level early childhood policy and practice work throughout the coming years.“The Prichard Committee has a long-standing …
Read more
March 23, 2021Uncategorizedby

Western KY child care center brings learning opportunities to students’ living rooms

Prior to the pandemic, the iKids Childhood Enrichment Center in Benton, Kentucky, had about 80 students enrolled, with 5 low-income students attending through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). When child care centers closed in March, iKids was able to provide in-person services to 25 …
Read more
March 23, 2021Uncategorizedby

Three early childhood surveys conducted during pandemic

The results of our child care provider survey (May 2020) and the surveys of parents and families (July 2020 and January 2021) clearly show the need for greater financial support from Congress, and for a continued substantial, engaged planning with providers at the state level. …
Read more
March 23, 2021Uncategorizedby

We need more high-quality child care options for families of all income levels

The results of our child care provider survey (May 2020) and the surveys of parents and families (July 2020 and January 2021) clearly show the need for greater financial support from Congress, and for a continued substantial, engaged planning with providers at the state level. …
Read more
March 4, 2021Uncategorizedby

Prichard Committee applauds passage of broadband funding; asks Senate for consideration of HB 320

At the beginning of the 2021 legislative session, the Prichard Committee identified closing the digital divide as one of its top priorities. Today, the group applauded the House of Representatives for passage of a bill which will fund broadband deployment to unserved and underserved areas of the Commonwealth.
Read more
February 25, 2021Uncategorizedby

Statement on U.S. Department of Education decision on statewide assessments

February 23, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor More Information Contact:Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs(cell) [email protected] LEXINGTON, KY – Today, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence signed on to a letter with the Education Trust in support of the U.S. Department of Education’s decision not …
Read more
February 24, 2021Uncategorizedby

Help us gather data & stories about K-12 student grading in Kentucky

The Prichard Committee is collecting stories from parents, students and teachers about grading practices in Kentucky’s K-12 education system. Through Zoom meetings, citizen research and surveys, Prichard Committee staff and volunteers will examine how grading practices differ between classrooms, schools, and districts, and how students’ grades have been impacted during remote learning. Please take a survey and provide us with your input.
Read more
February 12, 2021edby

Grading Expectations Story Collection

The Prichard Committee is collecting stories from parents, students and teachers about grading practices in Kentucky’s K-12 education system. Through Zoom meetings, citizen research and surveys, Prichard Committee staff and volunteers will examine how grading practices differ between classrooms, schools, and districts, and how students’ grades have been impacted during remote learning.
Read more
February 5, 2021Uncategorizedby

Prichard Committee Student Voice Team spins off as independent non-profit, becomes the Kentucky Student Voice Team

February 5, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELEXINGTON, KY – Eight years ago, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence committed to positioning Kentucky students as education policy, advocacy and research partners by co-creating the Student Voice Team. Since that time, the team has engaged thousands of students and …
Read more

The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence © 2025 All rights reserved

Designed by Six10 Creative