December 2, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor More Information Contact:Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs(cell) 859-539-0511jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.orgLexington, KY – The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Teacher Fellows, a group of 12 accomplished educators working on action research projects to improve education in their individual spheres of …
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For the first time in 2021, the Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership translated its program for a group of parents whose children are identified as English Language Learners. The immersive experience, held in the winter and spring, delivered a huge step forward for participants.
“Things that I felt were impossible for me, now they are part of my life and my lifestyle,” said Ana Reid. “Knowledge is power. Your learning experience gives you the power to take action, and it defines your opportunities as a mom and a part of your immediate community.”
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The U.S. Congress holds the power to pass an incredible $400 billion investment into America’s struggling child care and early education sector right now that is estimated to deliver nearly $2 billion to Kentucky to invest in its children! This presents Kentuckians with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide care and early learning opportunities to unprecedented numbers of Kentucky children and support their working moms and dads.
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November 4, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor More Information Contact:Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs(cell) 859-539-0511jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.orgLexington, KY – The Kentucky Collaborative for Families and Schools and numerous other state and local organizations will celebrate Family Engagement in Education Week Nov. 15-19 with activities planned to …
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October 8, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWestern Kentucky University and the Training and Technical Assistance Services Department (T/TAS) in Bowling Green KY., are proud to partner with Appalachian Early Childhood Network (AECN) to support in-home family child care providers of young children in the Eastern Mountain and …
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October 4, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor More Information Contact:Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs(cell) 859-539-0511jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.orgLexington, KY – The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, through its Kentucky Collaborative for Families and Schools, has selected 58 Kentucky schools to participate in a peer learning group to …
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Sept. 29, 2021 LEXINGTON, KY – Following the statewide release of Kentucky’s 2020-21 K-12 assessment data, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is calling on all communities, families, and policymakers to unite with school and district leaders for an “all hands on deck” approach to …
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A 2020 call by a statewide group of teachers urged school leaders to prepare more of their peers to design school improvements led to focused training in one Kentucky district. The Daviess County school district saw the document as a vehicle to inform and support teacher-led solutions.
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Sept. 10, 2021(LEXINGTON, KY) – Kentucky community and business leaders are among the 19 new members named to the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence during its annual business meeting Thursday. The committee also elected the following new officers to its board of directors: W. Clay …
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