Kentucky’s children are facing an uphill climb. Our state's academic achievement ranks among the lowest in the nation, creating deep challenges that affect childrens’ ability to learn and succeed in the classroom.

At The Courier Journal, we believe every child’s future matters, and we’re committed to comprehensive coverage of education in our state.

Donations to enhance K-12 education reporting are possible thanks to a partnership with Journalism Funding Partners (JFP), a verified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (tax ID #84-2968843) and EnMotive Company, LLC, a subsidiary of USA TODAY Co., Inc.  USA TODAY Co., Inc. is the parent company of this publication.

Contributions made to JFP will be distributed to The Courier Journal as monitored public good grants to financially support K-12 education reporting and cannot be used for any other purpose.

Give today. Empower local news for years to come.

Through JFP and EnMotive, your donation directly supports our efforts to report stories that inform parents, empower educators, and hold systems accountable. Plus, 100% of your gift is tax-deductible. Your generosity doesn’t just fund reporting; it helps create a brighter future for Kentucky’s children.

If you prefer to donate via check, please address it to Journalism Funding Partners with "Gannett Community Giving CJ" in the memo line. Then mail to: 1801 West End Avenue, 16th floor, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. Please include your email address and the newsroom you would like to have your donation support in a note with your check.

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