More than 350 education stakeholders from across Kentucky gathered in Owensboro June 10-12
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The Prichard Committee awards 29 Kentucky schools and early care centers with a Family Friendly Schools Certification
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April 18, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact:Courtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org Historic increase in education funding helps drive a ‘Big Bold Future’ for Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky — As the 2024 legislative session closes in Kentucky, the Prichard Committee …
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March 28, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact:Courtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairs courtney@prichardcommittee.org Prichard Committee Releases Analysis of State Budget The General Assembly meets 80% of Big Bold Ask; More work to do on early childhood education LEXINGTON, …
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March 26, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact:Courtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org Kentucky House passes resolution commending community schools LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky House passed a resolution today recognizing and commending the 40 Kentucky public schools that …
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December 19, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECourtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org Analysis of Governor Beshear’s Budget Proposals: Progress and Questions on the Big Bold Ask LEXINGTON, Ky. – Last night, Governor Beshear presented his budget recommendations for the next two fiscal years. …
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December 18, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org Prichard Committee’s Statement on Governor Beshear’s 2024 Budget LEXINGTON, Ky. – Governor Beshear’s budget released tonight focuses on key investments in education. Notably, the budget included proposals for preschool expansion, …
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December 7, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtney Daniel, Chief of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org The Prichard Committee Releases Survey Data on Appalachian Education Challenges LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence released a report today that provides valuable insights into the …
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December 4, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECourtney Daniel, Director of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org New Research Shows Crises Facing Rural Students in Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. – The newly released ‘Why Rural Matters 2023’ report examines the needs and inequities affecting 9.5 million students attending public …
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November 13, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Courtney Daniel, Director of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Kicks Off Family Engagement in Education Week with Proclamation at the Capitol LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence celebrated the …
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