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Certification process for building strong family partnerships in Early Care and Education, K-12, and at the District Level

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New in 2026! Expansion of Family Friendly Schools Nationally (click here if you are outside of Kentucky)

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May 15, 2026

Kentucky in Top Tier of States for Education Recovery

May 07, 2026

Kentucky’s Preschool Reality Check—and a Path Forward

April 24, 2026

A Session of Progress, Focus on Governance, and a Call to Build What Comes Next

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May 13, 2026

New Data Show Kentucky Falling Behind on Preschool Access

May 05, 2026

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

April 17, 2026

Kentucky Education Policy After Sine Die 2026

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September 5, 2023resourcesby The Prichard Committee

Kentucky Community Schools Initiative FAQ

Will my application be rejected if a FRYSC coordinator is shared between two or more schools?No, this is a recommendation; not a requirement. Applicants will have an opportunity to provide rationale in narrative sections. ‍ When is the District Director expected to begin?Dec. 1st 2023 …

November 10, 2021resourcesby The Prichard Committee

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Most Popular Resources Teacher Prep: 2022 Survey Findings on Family Engagement in KY Coursework KY Collaborative 2022- 1 Pager School Year Breakdown- 1 pager 4-Versions of Family-School Partnership Grid- 1 pager 5 Roles Families Play Image- 1-pager KDE Standards Family Guides Dualcapacity.org Order Powerful Partnerships …

ABOUT THE PRICHARD COMMITTEE

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.

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

BLOG
Read More

These are just the most recent entries to our Ed Blog. Read many more by clicking here!

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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These are just the most recent entries to our Ed Blog. Read many more by clicking here!

Kentucky Community Schools Initiative FAQ

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