Mike Hogg serves as the associate executive director and chief operating officer for Partners for Education. Mike has more than 20 years of experience working in public school leadership positions in Appalachian school districts including superintendent, assistant superintendent, and principal. Prior to serving in leadership roles, Mike was a middle school science and social studies teacher.
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 academic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. “While we know there
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 H. Ford, of Owensboro, was named chair of the
Prichard Committee Member William “Bill” Garmer passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 30, 2021, in Lexington. Bill became a member of the Prichard Committee’s board of directors in 2011 and was serving as Secretary/Treasurer at the time of his passing. He joined the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence in 2010.
This week on Innovations in Education for a Big Bold Future, we continued to explore the impact that the America Rescue Plan will have on students in Kentucky’s K-12 public school system. We were joined by Dr. Stephen Pruitt, President of the Southern Regional Education Board, and Michael Petrilli, President of the Fordham Institute.
June 18, 2021 Following the recent prefiling of bills related to the discussion of race, gender, and religion in classrooms and the discussion of Critical Race Theory on Kentucky Tonight, we have issued the following statement: The Prichard Committee is deeply committed to ensuring equity in Kentucky schools and that our students enjoy an inclusive, respectful experience
June 11, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs (cell) 859-539-0511 jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.org LEXINGTON, KY - LEXINGTON, KY - During its quarterly board meeting Wednesday, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence voted to stand in support of the recent lawsuit filed which challenges provisions of House Bill 563, that establishes
Last year, all of us experienced a mentally challenging year and are finally feeling some stress relief as vaccines have become more widely available across the state. During a Mental Health America of Kentucky webinar last week, Gov. Andy Beshear noted that $19.5 million in federal funds have been allocated for mental health outside of schools, and more is available for this important cause in the education portion of the American Recovery Plan.
[wyde_heading subheading_tag="h3" style="2" title="Prichard Committee working with 11 Kentucky teacher fellows on projects aimed at school improvement" animation="slideInLeft"] May 3, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs (cell) 859-539-0511 jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.org LEXINGTON, KY - The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has partnered with 11 Kentucky educators for
[wyde_heading subheading_tag="h3" style="2" title="Benjamin Gies hired to lead early childhood focus for the Prichard Committee" animation="slideInLeft"] April 14, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs (cell) 859-539-0511 jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.org LEXINGTON, KY – The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has hired Benjamin Gies to lead its long-standing early childhood