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The Prichard Committee’s collection of educational toolkits is designed to empower parents, educators, and community leaders. These resources provide practical strategies and actionable insights to equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact. Explore our offerings and join us in building a brighter future for all Kentucky learners.

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Our toolkits are currently undergoing maintenance. We are working hard to improve your experience and will our new and improved toolkits available shortly.

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April 14, 2025

HOW HAS SEEK FUNDING SHIFTED SINCE 2008?

Since 1990, SEEK (short for Support Education Excellence in Kentucky)…

April 09, 2025

Community Action is Key to Improving Education Outcomes in Kentucky

This op-ed originally appeared in the Kentucky Gazette. The Big…

April 02, 2025

From Policy to Partnership: How Communities Will Shape What Comes Next

The 2025 legislative session came at a time when Kentuckians…

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

March 28, 2025

Statement on the 2025 Kentucky Legislative Session from Brigitte Blom, the Prichard Committee

March 28, 2025Contact: Lisa McKinney, Communications Director, The Prichard Committee(cell)…

March 12, 2025

Statement on the Passage of House Bill 208 from Brigitte Blom, the Prichard Committee

March 12, 2025Contact: Lisa McKinney, Communications Director, The Prichard Committee(cell)…

March 07, 2025

Statement from Brigitte Blom on the Passage of House Bill 190

March 7, 2025 Contact: Lisa McKinney, Communications Director, The Prichard…

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President & CEO
Brigitte Blom
[email protected]

The Center for Best Practices and Innovation
Todd Baldwin
[email protected]

The Collaborative for Families and Schools
Brooke Gill
[email protected]

Media and External Affairs
Lisa McKinney
[email protected]

For general questions, email us at [email protected] or call 859-233-9849
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Home
About
Initiatives

BIG BOLD FUTURE

Kentucky’s national rankings report

GROUNDSWELL COMMUNITY

A community first initiative responding to the unique needs of students and families locally

COMMUNITY PROFILES

County-level Groundswell profiles

STRONG START KENTUCKY

Uniting Kentucky’s early childhood advocates

LEGISLATIVE ACTION TOOLKIT

Resources, support, and Legislative tracker on education

CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES AND INNOVATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD
K-12 EDUCATION
POSTSECONDARY
QUALITY OF LIFE
MEANINGFUL DIPLOMA
COLLABORATIVE FOR FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS
FAMILY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS

Building strong family-school partnership in Kentucky schools

KENTUCKY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

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

COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR PARENT LEADERSHIP (CIPL)

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

FAMILY FRIENDLY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION

Birth to Kindergarten family friendly resources
Toolkits

EDUCATIONAL TOOLKITS

The Prichard Committee’s collection of educational toolkits is designed to empower parents, educators, and community leaders. These resources provide practical strategies and actionable insights to equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact. Explore our offerings and join us in building a brighter future for all Kentucky learners.

CURRENTLY UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE

Our toolkits are currently undergoing maintenance. We are working hard to improve your experience and will our new and improved toolkits available shortly.

TOOLKIT
Early Childhood

TOOLKIT
Meaningful Diploma

TOOLKIT
Community Schools
Ed Blog

April 14, 2025

HOW HAS SEEK FUNDING SHIFTED SINCE 2008?

Since 1990, SEEK (short for Support Education Excellence in Kentucky)…

April 09, 2025

Community Action is Key to Improving Education Outcomes in Kentucky

This op-ed originally appeared in the Kentucky Gazette. The Big…

April 02, 2025

From Policy to Partnership: How Communities Will Shape What Comes Next

The 2025 legislative session came at a time when Kentuckians…

BLOG
Read More
These are just the most recent entries to our Ed Blog. Read many more by clicking here!
Resources
Press Center

March 28, 2025

Statement on the 2025 Kentucky Legislative Session from Brigitte Blom, the Prichard Committee

March 28, 2025Contact: Lisa McKinney, Communications Director, The Prichard Committee(cell)…

March 12, 2025

Statement on the Passage of House Bill 208 from Brigitte Blom, the Prichard Committee

March 12, 2025Contact: Lisa McKinney, Communications Director, The Prichard Committee(cell)…

March 07, 2025

Statement from Brigitte Blom on the Passage of House Bill 190

March 7, 2025 Contact: Lisa McKinney, Communications Director, The Prichard…

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

Questions?

President & CEO
Brigitte Blom
[email protected]

The Center for Best Practices and Innovation
Todd Baldwin
[email protected]

The Collaborative for Families and Schools
Brooke Gill
[email protected]

Media and External Affairs
Lisa McKinney
[email protected]

For general questions, email us at [email protected] or call 859-233-9849
Have more questions?
Contact Us!

Whatever you need, we have someone who can help!

CONTACT US
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November 22, 2024early-childhood; family-friendly-schoolsby Rina Gratz

Parents as First Teachers, Education Partners for Life

Get acquainted with any learning community, and you will likely find that the early childhood educators are...

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Home Visitation

Family goal setting and planning is a collaborative process to identify strengths, needs, and goals for children

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

The Case for High Quality Early Care and Education

High-quality ECE leaves children better prepared for school.

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Toolkit: Data Outcomes

Lagging indicators are outcomes connected to major goals and desired results - like graduation rates.

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Strategy: Talent Pipeline Management

The shortage of early care and education (ECE) professionals is a significant challenge that affects the quality, access

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Strategy: Public-Private Partnerships

These partnerships leverage the strengths and resources of both sectors to improve access, quality, and outcomes.

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Strategy: Coordinated Recruitment and Enrollment

There are many components in an effective system of coordinated recruitment and enrollment in early care and education.

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Professional Development

Job-embedded professional growth opportunities is the most important resource.

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Micro-Credentialing

Micro-credentials are designed to address specific ECE skills or competencies.

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Local Coalitions

Local coalitions play a vital role in fostering collaboration, advocacy, and collective action to strengthen ECE systems

ABOUT THE PRICHARD COMMITTEE

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 equity for all children, from their earliest years through postsecondary education.

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GET IN TOUCH

President & CEO

Brigitte Blom

[email protected]

The Center for Best Practices and Innovation

Todd Baldwin

[email protected]

The Collaborative for Families and Schools

Brooke Gill

[email protected]

Media and External Affairs

Lisa McKinney

[email protected]

For general questions, email us at [email protected] or call 859-233-9849

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