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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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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

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August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Tina Wei Smith

Access to Advanced Coursework: Leading Indicators

Utilizing data analytics to identify students for advanced coursework helps schools increase access to these courses.

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Tina Wei Smith

Access to Advanced Coursework: Mini Statement

Participating in advanced coursework in high school has proven to increase high school graduation rates and more.

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

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