For years, Kentucky’s students, parents, community members, legislators and education leaders have been working hard to find ways to make assessment and accountability more meaningful and useful to the learners in our Commonwealth.
Named after the first Black female firefighter in Lexington who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, Brenda Cowan Elementary was founded on the principles of service and community.
As a school located in the heart of the community, family involvement and partnership have long been important to our culture and identity.
At McCracken County High School, we are in the process of completely overhauling the way students move through our school.
Northern Elementary (Fayette County) began its work to pursue the Prichard Committee’s Family Friendly School Certificate in Fall 2024. This work was initiated by our Local Leadership Team, composed of teachers, administrators, community partners, and grant coordinators.
Seeing students engaged in what they are learning is one of the highlights for any educator, because when students are engaged in the classroom, they are learning more and figuring out how to apply that knowledge to their own world.
When the opportunity arose to participate in the Family Friendly Schools initiative, it felt like a natural extension of the work we were already committed to doing
When our school began the journey toward earning the Family Friendly School Certification, I took the lead in guiding our efforts and building a team committed to meaningful family engagement.
Jessica Talley, an English language arts teacher at Mt. Washington Middle School in Bullitt County, writes about vibrant learning experiences.
At Yates Elementary (Fayette County), we believe that strong family and community partnerships are essential to student success.