Thanks to the efforts of the Committee and dedicated citizens, Kentucky has moved from the bottom of the national rankings in education to the middle and above. Our ambitious goal is to move to the top tier of all states within this generation.
To accomplish this goal, the Committee focuses on three overarching priorities. Our work is grounded in intentional efforts for equity with excellence, to ensure that students in the groups that have had less opportunity to excel catch up with their peers.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”A Strong Accountability System” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp” animation_delay=”.6″]We demand excellence through meaningful standards and robust accountability about quality and student progress from early childhood through postsecondary education. High expectations and transparency are critical components for Kentucky’s educational success.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Adequate and Equitable Funding” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp” animation_delay=”.6″]We advocate for efficient use of resources and equitable funding that is adequate to assure excellence in education from early childhood through postsecondary.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Sustained and Expanded Engagement” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp” animation_delay=”.6″]We work to engage Kentucky citizens on education issues. Informed and empowered students, parents, communities, and business leaders will demand continued progress for education across the Commonwealth.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Commitment to Equity, Inclusion & Diversity” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:32px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text animation=”slideInUp” animation_delay=”.6″]The Prichard Committee is a transformational organization where all people are respected and valued. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace differences both visible and invisible; age, color, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental abilities, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other personal characteristics that make Kentuckians unique.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”PRICHARD COMMITTEE: STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2025″ main_heading_color=”#00853e” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:16px;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Playfair Display SC|font_call:Playfair+Display+SC|variant:900″ sub_heading_style=”font-weight:900;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:32px;”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Strategic Plan” main_heading_color=”#000000″ main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Playfair Display|font_call:Playfair+Display|variant:900″ main_heading_font_size=”desktop:50px;” margin_design_tab_text=”” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Playfair Display SC|font_call:Playfair+Display+SC|variant:900″ sub_heading_style=”font-weight:900;” sub_heading_font_size=”desktop:50px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:900;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_single_image image=”14194″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” animation=”slideInUp”][/vc_column][/vc_row]