Rina Gratz – Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence

April 23, 2026ed, featuredBig Bold Future, Early Childhood, K-12by Rina Gratz

Early Childhood and Primary Education in Kentucky’s 2026 Legislative Session: Strong Policy Progress, Fragile Systems and What Comes Next

April 23, 2025edby Rina Gratz

A Call to Action: Head Start’s Invaluable Legacy

Head Start has transformed the lives of generations in Kentucky and nationwide. Let’s protect this vital legacy for future families and children.

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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: Local Coalitions

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

The Case for High Quality Early Care and Education

High-quality ECE leaves children better prepared for school.

Early Childhood Toolkit: Data Outcomes

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

Early Childhood Strategy: Public-Private Partnerships

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

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.

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

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New Data Show Kentucky Falling Behind on Preschool Access

FHI 360 study finds Kentucky Family Friendly Schools Certification program strengthens school-family relations, supports reading gains

Kentucky Education Policy After Sine Die 2026

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Kentucky’s Preschool Reality Check—and a Path Forward

Early Childhood and Primary Education in Kentucky’s 2026 Legislative Session: Strong Policy Progress, Fragile Systems and What Comes Next

A Call to Action: Head Start’s Invaluable Legacy

Parents as First Teachers, Education Partners for Life

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Local Coalitions

The Case for High Quality Early Care and Education

Early Childhood Toolkit: Data Outcomes

Early Childhood Strategy: Public-Private Partnerships

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Professional Development

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Micro-Credentialing

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