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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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May 01, 2025

Metro United Way Helps Families Track Child Development with Free Screening Tool

April 23, 2025

A Call to Action: Head Start’s Invaluable Legacy

April 14, 2025

HOW HAS SEEK FUNDING SHIFTED SINCE 2008?

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March 28, 2025

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

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

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Statement from Brigitte Blom on the Passage of House Bill 190

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May 1, 2025bright-spots, early-childhood, edby Ellen Ward

Metro United Way Helps Families Track Child Development with Free Screening Tool

April 17, 2024early-childhoodby The Prichard Committee

State and Federal Early Childhood Funding Explained

As the dust settles on the 2024 Kentucky legislative session, there is a significant measure of good progress on the early childhood front, some sobering data that gives us pause, and some critical unknowns. ‍ First, the good news – millions of dollars have been …

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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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