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Kids First Means Closing the Public Education Funding Gap

Kids First Means Retaining and Recruiting High-Quality Public School Teachers

Kids first means a brighter future for Kentucky

About Kids First KY

Kids First Kentucky is an initiative by the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents (KASS) to make sure our children and teachers can be at their best every day. We believe in wisely investing public dollars to support public schools. We believe in empowering local school districts to make the best decisions for their communities. Most of all, we believe improving our public schools means greater opportunities and brighter futures for all Kentuckians.

About KASS

The Kentucky Association of School Superintendents is a statewide, non-profit organization representing Kentucky’s 171 superintendents in their pursuit of successful schools and academic excellence. For over 70 years, KASS has remained focused on equipping Kentucky students with the tools, skills and confidence to succeed in the classroom, at work and in the community.

KASS supports superintendents and their school districts by influencing education policies and legislation, facilitating networking and mentoring, enhancing professional development and sustaining relationships with other Kentucky education organizations.

News & Updates

2023 Legislative Updates
April 3, 2023

Delivering for Public Schools: Lawmakers Pass Bills to Give Educators, Students Tools They Need to Succeed

Education continued to be a key topic throughout this year’s legislative session, as educators, families and community members raised issues with legislators that are crucial to student achievement.

2023 Legislative Updates, Blog
March 17, 2023

CALL TO ACTION: Contact Lawmakers, Urge Them to Stabilize Education Budgets Now

With just two working days left in this legislative session, public education continues to be a key topic among lawmakers. The Kentucky Association of School Superintendents remains committed to championing crucial issues related to student achievement, but we need your help!

Blog
March 7, 2023

We Need Less Political Influence in Public Education – Not More

Two bills that would make school boards and city councils partisan offices, with partisan primary elections, are being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly. The impact of HB50 & SB50 would have harmful effects on local school boards, and the students and districts they serve