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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

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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: Professional Development

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

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 Toolkit: Data Outcomes

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

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

The Case for High Quality Early Care and Education

High-quality ECE leaves children better prepared for school.

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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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Brooke Gill

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Lisa McKinney

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