October 31, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Courtney Daniel, Director of Communications and External Affairscourtney@prichardcommittee.org 2023 Kentucky School Report CardsA Statement from Brigitte Blom LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Department of Education released new data on public school learning results today. While there is valuable growth since last year, it is clear
A Fragile Ecosystem V – Kentucky Voters Demand Action on the Child Care Crisis October 17, 2023 This report, A Fragile Ecosystem V: Kentucky Voters Demand Action on the Child Care Crisis, demonstrates broad public consensus on the need for Kentucky’s General Assembly to deliver key investment and policy changes required to sustain gains in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2023 STATEMENT: The Prichard Committee Calls on Cabinet to Stabilize Child Care NowCertainty crucial for little learners and working families LEXINGTON, Ky. — Early care and education programs play a vital role in supporting Kentucky's workforce, allowing parents to work while providing children with safe, enriching learning environments. However, Kentucky's child
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2023 Media Advisory: The Prichard Committee Hosts Annual Groundswell SummitMore than 250 stakeholders will be in attendance Lexington, KY - The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is holding its annual Groundswell Summit in Floyd County on June 14-15. The summit will bring together more than 250 education leaders, stakeholders, educators and families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2023 Statement from Prichard Committee President on the Kentucky gubernatorial primary election "The Kentucky primary election for governor tonight serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address our declining education outcomes and to halt the divisive partisan rhetoric surrounding this critical issue. As both candidates for governor clearly
I was on hand at the Prichard Committee annual meeting last fall when the Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Center (DFRYSC) was recognized with an Award of Excellence. Brigitte Blom, President and CEO of the Prichard Committee stated that FRYSCs were the true heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. And I completely agree. FRYSCs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2023 Prichard Committee President Brigitte Blom Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from UK’s Martin School of Public PolicyBlom is a 20-year Education Leader in Kentucky Lexington, KY - Prichard Committee President Brigitte Blom, a 2007 Martin School graduate with a master’s degree in public policy, has been named the recipient of the
December 8, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Brigitte Blom, President and CEO (cell) 859-322-8999 brigitte@prichardcommittee.org Big Bold Future: 2022 National Rankings Report ReleasedPrichard Committee Board of Directors Meet, Launch Center for Best Practice & Innovation to Improve Metrics Lexington, KY – Out of the quarterly board of director’s meeting Wednesday, the Prichard Committee for
Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership founding staff recognized with leadership award July 20, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Suzetta Creech, 859-940-1790 LEXINGTON, Ky. – At the recent 25th anniversary celebration of the Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL), founding staff were recognized as recipients of the 2022 Beverly Nickell Raimondo Leadership Award
January 25, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Suzetta Creech, Chief of Staff (cell) 859-940-1790 screech@prichardcommittee.org State Farm provides Prichard Committee support for Family Engagement Strategies LEXINGTON, KY –State Farm has committed $10,00 to support the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence’s Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership. The grants will assist the committee’s efforts