Podcast appearances and mentions of brigitte blom ramsey

Renee Shaw talks with her guests about school choice. Guests include: Brigitte Blom Ramsey, president & CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Andrew Vandiver, president of EdChoice Kentucky; Tom Shelton, spokesman for the Council for Better Education; Jim Waters, president and CEO of the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions; and others.

Kruser talks to President & CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Brigitte Blom Ramsey about what schools will have to do going forward through the pandemic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with the Prichard Committee President and CEO Brigitte Blom Ramsey, and the Lexington-Bluegrass Association Realtors current president Greg Buchanon and the L-BAR’s CEO Justin Landon.

Terry Brooks is joined via phone by Brigitte Blom Ramsey, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, to discuss the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's learning and the K-12 sector. This is part of a series of conversations where we examine the immediate and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Kentucky kids and the systems that influence their lives – health care, education, early childhood education and care, child welfare, youth justice, economic security, and more.

Terry Brooks is joined by Ashli Watts, President and CEO for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Jason Bailey, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, and Brigitte Blom Ramsey, the Executive Director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, for a conversation on Governor Andy Beshear's state budget proposal and key areas to focus on as budget and revenue discussions continue with the Kentucky legislature. Learn more about the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children budget priorities at kyyouth.org

The Senate passes new standards for child care centers. The Prichard Committee's Brigitte Blom Ramsey discusses education issues. House Minority Whip Angie Hatton talks about criminal justice reform. Plus, reports on hemp production and the history of dueling in Kentucky.

Senators debate immigration enforcement and Kentucky Board of Education reorganization. Measures on hemp and medical marijuana research advance. Committees review student IDs, virtual education, and the time change. The Prichard Committee's Brigitte Blom Ramsey discusses education spending.

  (Image: Shutterstock) Conversations with Eastern Kentucky University Interim President David McFaddin and University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto. And, making a "big bold ask" of a budget-strapped state legislature, Prichard Committee executive director, Brigitte Blom Ramsey.  Segment One:  Eastern Kentucky University Interim President David McFaddin and University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto. LISTEN  Segment Two: Making a "big bold ask" of a budget-challenged state legislature, Prichard Committee executive director, Brigitte Blom Ramsey. LISTEN

  Conversations with Eastern Kentucky University Interim President David McFaddin and University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto. And, making a "big bold ask" of a budget-strapped state legislature, Prichard Committee executive director, Brigitte Blom Ramsey.  Segment One:  Eastern Kentucky University Interim President David McFaddin and University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto. LISTEN  Segment Two: Making a "big bold ask" of a budget-challenged state legislature, Prichard Committee executive director, Brigitte Blom Ramsey. LISTEN

Public Education Issues for the 2020 General AssemblyRenee Shaw and guests discuss public education. Guests: Allison Slone, a special education teacher in Rowan Co. and founder of KYREADS; Eric Kennedy, director of advocacy for the Kentucky School Boards Association; Brigitte Blom Ramsey, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; and Richard Innes, education analyst for the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions.

Public Education Issues for the 2020 General AssemblyRenee Shaw and guests discuss public education. Guests: Allison Slone, a special education teacher in Rowan Co. and founder of KYREADS; Eric Kennedy, director of advocacy for the Kentucky School Boards Association; Brigitte Blom Ramsey, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; and Richard Innes, education analyst for the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions.

Listen to the full length program Listen by segment: One: Results of a statewide public opinion poll on education discussed with Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director, The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence LISTEN Two: Findings from a statewide listening tour by Council for Postsecondary Education president Aaron Thompson. LISTEN Three: Why research universities matter to us all: EKU president Michael Benson discusses his research for a forthcoming book about Daniel Coit Gilman, founder of Johns Hopkins University and a visionary force in the establishment of the Great American Research Institution. LISTEN Listen to the interviews: Brigitte Blom Ramsey, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Aaron Thompson, Council for Postsecondary Education Dr. Michael Benson, President of Eastern Kentucky University Chris Smith, Tahlsound Music Festival Ed Bryson, Wilmore Storytelling Festival -0- People like you value experienced, knowledgeable and award-winning journalism that covers meaningful stories in Central and Eastern Kentucky. To support more stories and interviews like those featured in this edition of Eastern Standard, please consider making a contribution.  

Listen to the full length program Listen by segment: One: Results of a statewide public opinion poll on education discussed with Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director, The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence LISTEN Two: Findings from a statewide listening tour by Council for Postsecondary Education president Aaron Thompson. LISTEN Three: Why research universities matter to us all: EKU president Michael Benson discusses his research for a forthcoming book about Daniel Coit Gilman, founder of Johns Hopkins University and a visionary force in the establishment of the Great American Research Institution. LISTEN Listen to the interviews: Brigitte Blom Ramsey, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Aaron Thompson, Council for Postsecondary Education Dr. Michael Benson, President of Eastern Kentucky University Chris Smith, Tahlsound Music Festival Ed Bryson, Wilmore Storytelling Festival -0- People like you value experienced, knowledgeable and award-winning journalism that covers meaningful stories in Central and Eastern Kentucky. To support more stories and interviews like those featured in this edition of Eastern Standard, please consider making a contribution.  

Renee Shaw and guests discuss education issues, including changes in high school graduation requirements. Renee Shaw also discusses the special legislative session called for Dec. 17 to address public pensions. Guests: Commissioner Wayne Lewis, Kentucky Department of Education; Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Gary Houchens, Kentucky Board of Education member; and Eric Kennedy, director of governmental relations for the Kentucky School Boards Association.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss education issues, including changes in high school graduation requirements. Renee Shaw also discusses the special legislative session called for Dec. 17 to address public pensions. Guests: Commissioner Wayne Lewis, Kentucky Department of Education; Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Gary Houchens, Kentucky Board of Education member; and Eric Kennedy, director of governmental relations for the Kentucky School Boards Association.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss education. Scheduled guests: Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Stephanie Winkler, president of the Kentucky Education Association; Richard Innes, education analyst for the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions; and Steven Gordon, associate fellow of the Pegasus Institute.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss education. Scheduled guests: Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Stephanie Winkler, president of the Kentucky Education Association; Richard Innes, education analyst for the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions; and Steven Gordon, associate fellow of the Pegasus Institute.

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss education. Scheduled guests: Tom Shelton, executive director of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents; Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Martin Cothran, senior policy analyst for The Family Foundation of Kentucky; and Jim Waters, president and CEO of the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions.

Renee Shaw and her guests discuss education. Scheduled guests: Tom Shelton, executive director of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents; Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Martin Cothran, senior policy analyst for The Family Foundation of Kentucky; and Jim Waters, president and CEO of the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions.

A recent report by a working group of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence finds that despite educational progress in Kentucky, academic achievement gaps still persist for kids of color, students from low-income households, those with learning differences, and children who are learning English. Renee speaks with Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director of the Prichard Committee, and Dr. C.B. Akins, pastor and Prichard Committee study group co-chair, about the report findings and recommendations on a path forward.

A recent report by a working group of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence finds that despite educational progress in Kentucky, academic achievement gaps still persist for kids of color, students from low-income households, those with learning differences, and children who are learning English. Renee speaks with Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director of the Prichard Committee, and Dr. C.B. Akins, pastor and Prichard Committee study group co-chair, about the report findings and recommendations on a path forward.

Madison County Schools has placed an emphasis on early childhood education and kindergarten readiness. The following article, written by Kentucky Board of Education member Brigitte Blom Ramsey, discusses the importance of screening children as they enter kindergarten and the difference those screenings can make on a child’s academic success. This is an opinion I share as an advocate for early childhood education.