A budget for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 was voted out by the Kentucky House of Representatives on Thursday. While continuing many features of the original House Bill 1, the updated budget shows important increases to investments in early literacy, career and technical education, and postsecondary institutions, along with a reduced contribution to teacher retirement. This post will highlight the newest changes and added investments, while raising concerns about early childhood underinvestment.
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Governor Beshear’s recommended budget for the next two fiscal years aims very high for most elements of the education continuum, calling for Kentucky to make major steps toward a Big Bold Future. The Office of State Budget Director has posted the full plans, and you can also get further detail from our early childhood, P-12 education, and postsecondary budget summaries.
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The 2022 Kentucky General Assembly can take action to give Kentucky’s youngest learners the strong start they need to grow into exemplary readers and high achievers. Early literacy is the key to ensure more young Kentuckians excel in the primary classroom. Students must learn to read from kindergarten through third grade so that they may read to learn in school and throughout the course of their lives.
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December 10, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor More Information Contact:Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs(cell) 859-539-0511jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.orgLexington, KY – During its quarterly board meeting Wednesday, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence approved the organization’s 2022 Legislative Agenda. The plan centers around increased statewide investments for all …
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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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Greater Owensboro has a strong heritage of joining together to solve challenges and build better lives for our citizens.
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