Kentucky citizens overwhelmingly support investing in our kids, and especially early education.
This is key because research shows the first five years of children’s lives are critically important for their development.
We’re committed to ensuring all children succeed in school and life.
SCAN made sure the issues of early childhood education and child hunger were front and center for voters in the Bluegrass State.
Learn more about our successful efforts to turn out voters who prioritize children.
WASHINGTON, DC (November 7, 2023) – Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), a leading political voice for kids, congratulates Governor Beshear on his election victory and encourages him to make children a priority during his administration. Throughout Kentucky’s gubernatorial campaign, …
BONNYMAN, Ky. (WYMT) – Kentucky Senator Reginald Thomas (D-Fayette) met with members of Save the Children Action Network and visited two childcare centers in an effort to help promote the need for more services in Kentucky. “We need to make …
Washington, D.C. (April 11, 2022) – Save the Children Action Network applauds the Kentucky state legislature for including funding for full-day kindergarten in the state budget, signed today by Governor Beshear. Currently, while the majority of school districts offer full-day kindergarten, …
A poll of voters in rural America found that 77% of parents fear they won’t be able to feed their children this year. Without help, those hungry kids could miss out on the bright futures they deserve.
Sara Hall
State Manager
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Prior to joining SCAN, she received her BA in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Louisville. Sara began her journey in community and grassroots organizing by working with Change Corps. Most recently, she spent the last five years working with Planned Parenthood to protect reproductive rights in the Commonwealth. Sara is passionate about amplifying the voices of Kentuckians to hold policy makers accountable. She strongly believes that investing in the safety and success of all children is an investment in our collective future.
Pearlie Eversole
SR Family Engagement Associate
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Pearlie Eversole, a lifelong resident of Perry County, has worked in her community and the surrounding counties for the past thirty-five years. Prior to joining SCAN, she worked at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Consumer Science where she helped low-income families learn to cook healthier meals. Pearlie is a student at Hazard Community and Technical College, finishing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is excited to continue her work advocating for and supporting families in Perry and Whitley counties.