For example, students studied planets in science, while building planet sets in art class. They studied parts of speech, while learning a song for the show. The Lawrence and Augusta Hager Educational Foundation was formed in 1990 to help the community improve opportunities for economically disadvantaged children. The Owensboro-based foundation supports grants for direct services as well as programs that help agencies work collaboratively. Primary support for the Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership comes from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation.
Additional support comes from other foundations, Kentucky businesses, and individuals.
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is an independent, nonpartisan group of volunteers dedicated to improving education in Kentucky.