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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
\n<\/b>For More Information Contact:
\nJessica Fletcher<\/strong>, Senior Director, Communications & External Affairs
\n(cell) 859-539-0511
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LEXINGTON, KY – A group of teachers from 23 counties across Kentucky convened by the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has released its\u00a0Letter from Kentucky Teachers,<\/em>\u00a0offering shared priorities for teaching and learning \u2013 now and as we emerge from the pandemic. The letter, online at\u00a0prichardcommittee.org\/teacherletter<\/a>, is also a commitment to turning teacher-identified education priorities into reality in classrooms across Kentucky.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe idea for this\u00a0Letter from Kentucky Teachers<\/em>\u00a0arose as I watched the tense political environment of recent years and at the same time saw so many teachers expressing their longing to focus on the needs of students in their classrooms,\u201d said Brigitte Blom Ramsey, Prichard Committee President & CEO. \u201cI knew we needed to give teachers a platform to talk about their aspirations for excellence in teaching and to shape our collective vision for what\u2019s possible, and what\u2019s necessary. This letter is the culmination of that longing, and a beautiful statement of commitment by OUR Kentucky teachers.<\/p>\n

The group was led by the CEO of Latent Talent Accelerator, Brad Clark, a former teacher. Since late September, they have worked to explore and share experiences surrounding teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cPublic school teachers have always needed the trust and support of their personal and professional communities to create engaging, high-quality learning experiences that align with student needs, interests, and aspirations, let alone during a time of constant change and unforeseen challenges around the corner,\u201d said Clark. \u201cSecuring the resources necessary to meaningfully engage and support students and families must be guided by intentional collaboration among teachers, administrators, students and families, as well as community partners.\u201d<\/p>\n

The letter asks that all Kentucky teachers individually and together commit to providing equitable learning opportunities for each and every student; developing and expanding the skills that strengthen the quality of teaching and the learning experiences of students; developing stronger, more collaborative relationships with students, parents and families, and our communities; and promoting anti-racism and diverse perspectives in culturally aware and responsive instruction.<\/p>\n

State, district and school leaders are also asked to help create collaborative settings that build cultures where teachers feel trusted to implement meaningful learning and systems that authentically support engagement with families and community members. Community and youth leaders are also tasked with advocating for learning experiences and school systems that best support the authentic needs of young people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe plan to follow this founding cohort of Teacher Fellows through the next year and to tell their stories as they work to implement the priorities in the letter at the local level,\u201d said Blom Ramsey. \u201cOur hope is to convene a group of Teacher Fellows every year – to give teachers a platform to share their aspirations and their priorities for the improvement of teaching and learning. Their work is sure to inspire us all.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is an independent, nonpartisan, citizen-led organization working to improve education in Kentucky \u2013 early childhood through postsecondary.<\/em><\/p>\n

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