What a life changing time these past three months have been! And I’m not just talking about the pandemic! I am now the proud parent of a beautiful baby girl—and now I have to return to work. I thought I had child care figured out, but the center just closed the infant room because a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Now what am I supposed to do? I’ve called other child care centers in the area, but no one has an opening for an infant!
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For Educators Reopening KY Schools: Virtual Town Hall for Educators and Staff District Resource from KDE COVID Response Innovations in Education: Virtual Learning Tips Parent Leadership Development (CIPL) CIPL Applications now being accepted for the 2020-2021 Class Educating Children with Disabilities During CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Guidance …
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This week on Innovations in Education, we spoke with education leaders about the challenges schools and districts are facing preparing for the new school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Districts large and small have been surveying parents about their preferences and needs. Task forces have also been formed in counties and at the state level to address issues as they arise.
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July 23, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, contact:Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director,Communications & External AffairsThe Prichard Committee859-539-0511 (cell)jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.org LEXINGTON, KY – According to a recent survey of Kentucky parents and families, nearly 30% of respondents are struggling to find child care following the end of mandated …
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This week, we at the Prichard Committee will be discussing solutions to education delivery for the 2020-21 school year on our weekly episode of Innovations in Education. Panelists will include Rockcastle County Schools Superintendent Carrie Ballinger, Ballard County Schools Superintendent Casey Allen, Fayette County Success Academy Principal Dr. Janice Wyatt-Ross, Kentucky School Boards Association Government Affairs Director Eric Kennedy, and Southern Regional Education Board President Dr. Stephen Pruitt.
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Spotlight of the Week Calling all Parents!-Engage in the Virtual Café July 22nd from 6:30-7:30pm EST Theme: Let’s discuss Reopening! Click here to register! Take Action Realizing a Big, Bold Future for Kentucky means ensuring all Kentuckians have access to the information super highway, for …
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Spotlight of the Week We want your story! Tell us how you’ve engaged families and communities in student learning… COVID-19 Reopening Resources KDE reopening resources all in one location For Parents of Young Children Kentucky Educational Development Cooperative’s (KEDC) Healthy at School Coloring Contest. Tips …
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All Kentucky school districts have spent the spring and summer planning and surveying parents and talking to teachers about what the Fall semester of K-12 public education should look like amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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July 6, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, contact:Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director,Communications & External AffairsThe Prichard Committee859-539-0511 (cell)jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.org Lexington, KY – The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence announced today that its Student Voice Team has been selected as one of six Civic Spring Project grantees. The …
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