Every day, our school counselors help students find success both in and out the classroom. That’s why I was happy to present a proclamation naming this week as School Counseling Week in the commonwealth. Be sure to thank your school counselor for their commitment to our kids!
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Today I was happy to join education leaders from across the commonwealth to celebrate the more than 4,000 teachers in Kentucky who have earned National Board Certification! They have gone above and beyond and truly represent the best of the best.
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That is one of the many reasons our HBCU’s like Simmons College and Kentucky State are so critically important to our commonwealth. 2/2
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I was honored to join my friends at for the Empower West Louisville City-wide Book Club today! Education provides the opportunity for transformational change and to create new cycles of success for Kentucky families. 1/2
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I spent most of my teaching career in Jessamine County, so it was great to spend some time with Leadership Jessamine County today! I appreciate that they are working hard to make a community that is so special to me a better place.
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Joining our judge/executives, mayors and ADD directors from across the state at this year’s Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts Legislative Breakfast was a great way to start the day!
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Tune in today at 12:30 p.m. EST for the #TeamKentucky update. Watch live via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear for closed captions.
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As a leader and as a parent, there is nothing more important to me than protecting our children. That is why I am so happy to work with initiatives like Bloom Kentucky. Together, we can ensure that all Kentucky children reach their potential.
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Addiction affects so many of our people, but there is hope. Yesterday, signed a proclamation declaring Feb. 8 as Recovery Advocacy Day in Kentucky. If we work together, we can ensure that all Kentucky families are safe and healthy.
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It takes bravery to seek help to overcome addiction, and I want every Kentuckian who takes that step to know that we will be there for them. I was proud to proclaim today as Kentucky Recovery Advocacy Day. We can offer help, hope and a hand to those looking to build better lives.
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From providing emotional support to helping students plan their career, school counselors are crucial to the success of our schools. That's why we proposed a 5% raise for every public school employee. They show up for our students every day. Now it's our turn to show up for them.
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I was honored to join the Legislative Black History Month celebration at our Capitol. Our children deserve a more inclusive Kentucky where everyone can pursue their dreams. If we work together, we can bring lasting change to our commonwealth.
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Any time I get to celebrate fellow educators is a good day! Congratulations to the Kentucky Chi Chapter’s 50th anniversary of Alpha Delta Kappa. 1/2
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It is always an honor to join to kick off Children’s Advocacy Week. Working together to help give our children the best opportunities for a brighter future is not the most we can do, it is the least we can do. Let's raise our voices – together – for Kentucky kids!
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That’s wrap on Day 1 of #CAWKY23! If you missed an event (or want to watch it again), find recordings on our Facebook page or on our YouTube page: bit.ly/3RDAUGt
Check out the app for tomorrow’s schedule: bit.ly/3Fr9mwq
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Events like Shop & Share allow Kentuckians to do what we do best – be there for one another in times of need. Please join me for this year’s Shop & Share on Saturday, Feb. 11, at your local to help domestic violence survivors and their families in need.
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Today, Andy and I visited our local @Kroger to invite Kentuckians to take part in Shop & Share this Sat., Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. All donations benefit @KCADVTweets's 15 domestic violence shelters. Together, we can help these brave survivors and their children overcome.
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So please join me in thanking Kentucky’s school counselors by highlighting the incredible work they do each and every day! 2/2
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Happy #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek, Team Kentucky! Our school counselors have a huge impact on helping our students reach their goals and plan for their future. 1/2
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. and I are working to bring basic needs to communities that have been overlooked for far too long. These stories won’t make the headlines, but that doesn’t matter. We'll continue to ensure all Kentuckians, no matter where they live, have what they need to thrive.
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Democracy isn’t a spectator sport, which means social studies shouldn’t be sidelined. I taught high school social studies because I wanted to help students become more informed, engaged citizens. Thanks to for this report!
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This past week, we announced 655 good jobs for Kentuckians. To keep this incredible momentum going, we must build up our workforce and help our people thrive. To do that, we have to invest in education to ensure our kids have the skills for the jobs of the future.
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There is no better time than now to invest in our Education First Plan. Our fiscal health is stronger than ever, and we are in the third year of what will be the four largest budget surpluses in our state’s history. Let’s get to work and invest in our future.
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Pay. Support. Respect. That’s exactly what our #EducationFirst Plan will do for Kentucky schools, students and teachers. Thank you to Commissioner Glass and his team at for speaking up! The time to act is now.
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Public school employees like Anthony Johnson are crucial to ensuring that our students have what they need to succeed inside and outside the classroom. That is why we are proposing a 5% raise for every teacher and school staff member in our Education First Plan.
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Today is #WearRedDay and we're raising awareness around the leading cause of death for women – heart disease. From prioritizing access to health care to increasing education on healthy practices, #TeamKentucky is taking action to fight this disease and keep Kentuckians healthy.
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Heart disease impacts so many Kentuckians, and it is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. On Team Kentucky, we are committed to fighting heart disease in the commonwealth. That is why officially proclaimed February as Heart Month in Kentucky!
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I was proud to join @HeartKentucky to proclaim February 2023 as Heart Month. Together, we can raise awareness around heart disease – the leading cause of death in Kentucky – and help save lives by providing education and resources and increasing access to quality health care.
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The $2.7 million in federal funding that received will allow them to build a state-of-the-art learning center that will expand knowledge and lift up their community through education. 2/2
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Access to high-speed internet is critical to the success of Kentucky’s economy and future job creation. 1/2
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During today’s #TeamKentucky update, we highlighted five economic development projects that are expected to create nearly 640 jobs. These companies are choosing Kentucky to expand and grow their businesses because of our world-class workforce.
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On Team Kentucky, we work to shatter silos every day. That is why I was happy to attend the Future of Work Summit in Louisville. With innovative partnerships comes access and opportunity. and I are committed to ensuring that is the new normal for every Kentuckian.
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Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state will host a 14-stop listening tour beginning Tuesday, Feb. 14, in Hopkinsville as part of the ongoing Better Internet Initiative. Visit broadband.ky.gov to learn more and to register.
Read more: bit.ly/3Y2WFlC
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Tune in today at 12:30 p.m. EST for the #TeamKentucky update. Watch live via Facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear or YouTube.com/GovAndyBeshear for closed captions.
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In new research, parents’ greatest concern is the mental health of their children. Team Kentucky is leading the way with our Student Mental Health Initiative! We partnered with students to hear their needs and to help improve mental health resources.
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As an educator, I was honored to join the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky to celebrate the newly appointed executive director, Chaka Cummings. With his background in education and equity, he is destined to accomplish great things. Congratulations, Chaka!
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Our future is brighter than ever with Kentucky public schools leading the way and setting the example. That is why and I were so happy to join teachers and students today as we proclaimed February as Gifted Education Month in the commonwealth.
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I was excited to join the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky to kick off Black History Month. Together, we will ensure that the contributions of Black Kentuckians are never forgotten and work to better support the academic success of all our students.
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February is Black History Month, when we honor the incredible Black men and women who helped build our country and our commonwealth. During #BlackHistoryMonth, let’s celebrate those who came before, acknowledge the tragedies of yesterday and commit to a more inclusive tomorrow.
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While teachers are molding young minds, they are also shouldering the weight of our future workforce every single day. Let’s lead with our values and invest in them, so we can sustain the unprecedented economic growth we are preparing for tomorrow.
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Our Education First Plan does three things: It puts our kids first, supports those who show up for our children every day and ensures that our schools have the resources they need to do what we have asked them to do. It’s time to get to work, and it’s time to make it happen.
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Education is crucial to building up our economy and moving the commonwealth forward. With the help of organizations like on our side, we can build a better Kentucky for all our families and ensure that no one is left behind.
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The winter weather has made some roads slick, Kentucky. Please be safe and check goky.ky.gov for travel conditions near you!
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I was happy to present over $11.7 million in awards for infrastructure, education and tourism projects. From ensuring basic needs to providing our children with the best education possible, we are investing in our communities like never before.
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