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March 24, 2021Uncategorizedby

The digital divide must be closed at all costs

In 2017, census data showed that Kentucky ranked 44th in the nation for broadband access. Nearly 25 percent of our households did not have a subscription for high-speed internet, and more than 15 percent did not have a computer, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.Among …
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March 24, 2021Uncategorizedby

Two Campbell and Fayette schools working diligently to bring mental health care to students

Before the pandemic, Amy Beal, the school counselor for Donald E. Cline Elementary in Cold Spring already had a robust plan to improve the mental health of the schools’ students, educators and families. From sending self-care tips to staff, to hosting individual student therapy, and …
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March 24, 2021Uncategorizedby

WKU Public Relations students create campaign to promote free mental health services

By AARON MUDD | Courtesy of the Bowling Green Daily News The coronavirus put a new spotlight on Western Kentucky University’s Counseling Center, but its services and staff will likely be vital long after the pandemic’s eventual conclusion. That’s the message of the “Welcome in, …
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March 23, 2021Uncategorizedby

Prichard Committee moves to innovate in the child care space

After spending 2020 in discussions with the Public Life Foundation of Owensboro, in January, the group announced that it was awarding us with a $500,000 multi-year grant to fund high-level early childhood policy and practice work throughout the coming years.“The Prichard Committee has a long-standing …
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March 23, 2021Uncategorizedby

Three early childhood surveys conducted during pandemic

The results of our child care provider survey (May 2020) and the surveys of parents and families (July 2020 and January 2021) clearly show the need for greater financial support from Congress, and for a continued substantial, engaged planning with providers at the state level. …
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March 23, 2021Uncategorizedby

We need more high-quality child care options for families of all income levels

The results of our child care provider survey (May 2020) and the surveys of parents and families (July 2020 and January 2021) clearly show the need for greater financial support from Congress, and for a continued substantial, engaged planning with providers at the state level. …
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March 23, 2021Uncategorizedby

Western KY child care center brings learning opportunities to students’ living rooms

Prior to the pandemic, the iKids Childhood Enrichment Center in Benton, Kentucky, had about 80 students enrolled, with 5 low-income students attending through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). When child care centers closed in March, iKids was able to provide in-person services to 25 …
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March 20, 2021edby

Founding Champion for Education Improvement Encouraged Us to the End

Al Smith, a founding member of the Prichard Committee, died on Friday, March 19, at his home in Florida after suffering renal failure. He was 94. Smith was appointed in 1980 as an original member of the Committee on Higher Education in Kentucky’s Future. After issuing its report the following year and seeking change, the group recast itself in 1983 as the Prichard Committee, a non-profit citizens group focused on K-12 improvements.
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March 16, 2021edby

Analysis: State Budget Still Coping with Covid-19 – What Does this Mean for Education?

The increases in CAP needs-based financial aid and to postsecondary institutions are a step forward on two of the seven items in the Prichard Committee’s Big Bold Ask. The budget did not strengthen Kentucky’s investment in the other priorities in that Ask: child care assistance, public preschool, fully-funded kindergarten, fully-funded school transportation, and teaching excellence.
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March 15, 2021Uncategorizedby

March Connections

MARCH Connections – 3/15/2021 01. For Families Learning Heroes is pleased to partner with Remake Learning Days Across America to offer parents and educators a series of family engagement webinars. Make Summer Count: How to Keep Your Child Learning While Having Fun (offline and online!) …
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