Other Publications

A series of materials that you can use to help the parents and involved adults who work for your company get the information they need to expand their support for the schools in your community.

To be used in creating and monitoring a partnership between a community/business organization and a school. The work of the partnership should focus on improving student achievement.

As Kentucky schools continue their efforts to improve the academic achievement of all students, many teachers and principals are recognizing the relationship between their school’s culture and the results of their work. Research has increasingly shown that environment has a measurable impact on how well students learn. This attention to creating a positive culture focuses on such elements as high expectations for students, a caring atmosphere, a safe environment, communicating with families and a commitment to equity and diversity.

Three pieces published in 2000 to call attention to ten years of education reform in Kentucky

A biennial synopsis of changes in Kentucky education. Formerly published in conjunction with the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, now the Updates are published by the Prichard Committee alone.

A "white paper" outlining recommended changes to education reform. Presented by the founding CEOs in 1995; revised 1997.

A two-volume five-year report on the Partnership and reform in Kentucky. Released in 1995, marking the midway point in the Partnership's original 10-year commitment to implementation of reform.

Guide to assist employers in establishing education initiatives at the work site.

Published in 1993 by the Partnership and the Prichard Committee, this resource guide provides information and strategies to help parents become better informed about the primary program.

A description of the facets of education reform, used as a tool for better understanding the importance of Kentucky's new education system.