The Kentucky Center for Statistics (KyStats) is offering a new way to understand high school graduates moving into adulthood, higher education, and careers. Check out 2022 Life Outcomes for 2015 Kentucky Public High School Graduates, showing postsecondary attainment and median incomes for each attainment level. 
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Earlier this week in Frankfort, Senator Danny Carroll filed Senate Bill 203, also dubbed the Horizon Act. ‍ With it comes a proposed Senate budget request of $150 million per year, or $300 million for the biennium. This is the most significant proposed state investment 
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Save the Date! Registration coming Feb. 1st The Groundswell Summit June 10-12 in Owensboro, KY ‍Families, classroom teachers, administrators and community leaders are invited to join us at the Owensboro  Convention Center June 10 – 12, 2024. We will be exchanging innovative ideas, celebrating successes, 
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RICHMOND, Ky. — In a course about teaching elementary social studies, a room of mostly juniors at Eastern Kentucky University discusses how to make sure children understand basics like civics, rights, laws, and personal responsibilities. Throughout their teacher education program, students cover academic content, classroom 
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The House of Representatives has released House Bill 6, its initial budget proposal for the next two fiscal years. Here, I’ll summarize the major education elements, including action on the Big Bold Ask and some continuing questions about how the limited step up for child 
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January 17, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‍Courtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org ‍ The Prichard Committee Releases Analysis of Kentucky House Budget More Robust Investment Needed in Education ‍ LEXINGTON, Ky. – Analysis from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence finds that the 
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December 19, 2023‍FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE‍Courtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org ‍ Analysis of Governor Beshear’s Budget Proposals: Progress and Questions on the Big Bold Ask ‍ LEXINGTON, Ky. – Last night, Governor Beshear presented his budget recommendations for the next two fiscal years. 
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Governor Beshear offered his budget recommendations for the next two fiscal years last night, addressing the commonwealth in a recorded address and releasing a draft budget bill for public consideration. Here, I’ll summarize his proposals, including important steps forward on the Big Bold Ask and 
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December 18, 2023‍FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‍Courtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org ‍ Prichard Committee’s Statement on Governor Beshear’s 2024 Budget ‍ LEXINGTON, Ky. – Governor Beshear’s budget released tonight focuses on key investments in education. Notably, the budget included proposals for preschool expansion, 
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December 7, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‍Courtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org ‍ The Prichard Committee Releases Survey Data on Appalachian Education Challenges ‍ LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence released a report today that provides valuable insights into the 
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