Governor Andy Beshear will sign an official proclamation declaring November 16–20, as Family and Community Engagement in Education Week across the Commonwealth.
The annual observance, championed by the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence and education partners statewide, celebrates the vital partnerships between families, educators, and communities that drive student success and accelerate progress toward a top-tier education system.
To officially launch the week’s festivities, education advocates, parents, and community leaders will gather Monday, November 16, at 10 a.m. ET for the Groundswell Summit at The Gatsby (524 Main St.) in Shelbyville.
Driving Progress on Kentucky’s Big Bold Future
Deepening family and community engagement is a proven catalyst for improving Kentucky’s standing in the Big Bold Future national rankings, which track key indicators from early childhood readiness and K–12 achievement to postsecondary enrollment and quality of life. When schools and local communities coordinate resources to remove barriers to learning, students see stronger academic gains, higher graduation rates, and greater college and career readiness.
”Strong schools are built on strong, community-led partnerships,” said Brigitte Blom, President & CEO of the Prichard Committee. “When families, educators, and local neighbors work hand-in-hand, we create the local momentum needed to move Kentucky forward on our Big Bold Future indicators. Governor Beshear’s proclamation underscores our shared commitment to ensuring every parent and caregiver has a meaningful voice in shaping their child’s education.”
Celebrating Across the Commonwealth (Nov. 16–20)
Throughout next week, early care centers, K–12 schools, and community organizations across Kentucky will host locally tailored events to strengthen relationships with families. Schools and local leaders can access free planning guides, proclamation templates, and activity ideas via the Family and Community Engagement in Education Week Toolkit at prichardcommittee.org.
For more information on Family and Community Engagement in Education Week visit prichardcommittee.org.
Since 1983, the independent, non-partisan Prichard Committee has worked to study key education issues, inform policymakers, and mobilize families, business leaders, and community stakeholders. By fostering active family and community engagement, the committee helps drive measurable progress across the Big Bold Future metrics, elevating Kentucky toward national educational excellence from early childhood through postsecondary attainment.