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40 Kentucky Parents complete Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership program
May 15, 2020
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Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs
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Forty Kentucky parents from 14 counties across the state recently completed the Prichard Committee’s Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL) fellowship program. The CIPL Fellowship is designed to offer participants a history of Kentucky’s education system and information on key topics… -
Kentucky students create survey investigating how peers are coping with COVID-19
May 11, 2020
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Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs
859-539-0511 (cell)
jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.orgFor Student Interviews Contact:
Rachel Belin, Senior Director, Prichard Committee Student Voice Team
rbelin@prichardcommittee.org
859-396-6362 (cell)
LEXINGTON, KY — A group of local high school students want to know how their peers are navigating school at home during the COVID-19 crisis, so they’ve designed a survey… -
Prichard Committee and other Kentucky-based organizations urge Congress to fund universal internet access
May 7, 2020
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Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs
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jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.org
LEXINGTON, KY – The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence and numerous other education, health, business and non-profit organizations are calling for federal funding to make universal internet access available in rural areas and to low-income citizens.
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Prichard Committee launches weekly online broadcast, Innovations in Education
April 27, 2020
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Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs
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jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.org
LEXINGTON, KY – Following the success of it’s COVID-19 Facebook Live discussions, the Prichard Committee is launching a weekly discussion on education issues titled “Innovations In Education – For a Big, Bold Future.” The discussions will be broadcast on Facebook LIVE… -
State Farm provides Prichard Committee support for engaging parents in schools
April 23, 2020
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Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs
(cell) 859-539-0511
jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.orgLEXINGTON, KY – State Farm has committed $10,000 to support the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence’s family engagement work.The grant will assist the committee’s efforts to provide trainings and a comprehensive system of supports to engage and empower parents to…
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Prichard Committee to Kentucky’s education leaders: Use CARES funds to ensure excellence with equity and innovation in education
LEXINGTON, KY (April 22, 2020) – Citing the need to provide equitable education opportunities for students of all socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities and races, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence called on Gov. Andy Beshear and state education leaders today to distribute federal emergency funds to education institutions across Kentucky in an innovative, equitable manner. -
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Prichard Committee hosts online forum on the education impact of COVID-19
On Monday, March 16, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence will host a Facebook Live conversation at 6 p.m. EST about the education impact of COVID-19. Prichard Committee President and CEO Brigitte Blom Ramsey will facilitate a discussion on the impact of closures in all levels of education daycare, K-12 schools, colleges and universities. The event can be found at facebook.com/prichardcommittee. -
Founding Prichard Committee member Wade Mountz dies at age 95
March 9, 2020
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Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs
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jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.orgWade Mountz
Wade Mountz, a leading citizen advocate in the effort to improve education in Kentucky over the past four decades, died at age 95 on Thursday in Louisville. Well-known as a prominent health care executive, Mountz was an active… -
Even with challenging budget pressures, House budget makes clear statement in support of education
March 6, 2020
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Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs
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The following is a statement from Prichard Committee President & CEO Brigitte Blom Ramsey on the passage of the House budget. Visit our blog for a detailed analysis of education items in the House proposal.
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Groundswell Gatherings to convene community members to discuss local education needs across state
February 10, 2020
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Jessica Fletcher, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs
(office) 859-233-9849
(cell) 859-539-0511
jessica.fletcher@prichardcommittee.org
On Monday, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence’s Groundswell Initiative will kick off a series of meetings aimed at helping Kentuckians explore how to pave the path to a larger life through education. There are five Groundswell Gatherings scheduled…
