Fayette County Public Schools and WKU announce educational initiatives

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, Fayette County Public Schools and Western Kentucky University announced they are partnering together for a new project titled “Project Elevate.”

The project aims to make a pioneering initiative designed to transform principal preparation and address the critical shortage of certified educators in Kentucky.

It was made a reality thanks to a $1.3 million grant from the Department of Labor and will introduce a residency-type pathway for aspiring principals.

Fayette County and WKU say this initiative is particularly valuable for districts that lack the funding or capacity to implement traditional residency programs.