KidsFirstKY - Putting Kids First by improving public schools.

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

Blog
March 11, 2024

Support the business of educating our most precious resource – Kentucky children

It might surprise you to know that Kentucky school districts often are the largest employers in their communities, manage the largest food service and transportation operations, have the largest physical plants and include a wide array of staff members including teachers, teacher’s aides, food service workers, mechanics, bus drivers, nurses, safety resource officers, principals, school secretaries, guidance counselors and many others.

Blog
March 1, 2024

Kentucky legislators – make teacher and school staff salaries competitive and put KIDS First

We’ve all heard the old saying about robbing Peter to pay Paul. Unfortunately, many Kentucky teachers and staff are either working second jobs or may find themselves in that very position – making tough decisions between paying the rent or buying food.

Blog
January 22, 2024

Encourage lawmakers to use Kentucky’s prosperous financial position to benefit children, teachers and school staff across the Commonwealth

Our state has the money; let’s fund public education and put KIDS First. Kentucky is enjoying one of the most economically prosperous eras in its history.