History of the 2020 Vision project 

In the spring of 2005, the Fayette County Board of Education put out a call to our community to help "change the face of education in Fayette County." On May 9, 2005, our community answered that call when more than 1,300 people gathered to begin an effort to ensure that every student in the Fayette County Public Schools receives a world-class education. Through this demonstration of civic will, the 2020 Vision project was born.

The project was made up of 21 work groups, each focusing on a different area of education. Through reflection and research, participants in this exciting initiative developed recommendations to chart the course for a top-notch school district.

Work group final reports

• Arts
• Community Partnerships and Mentoring
• Connecting to the World
• Critical Thinking Skills, Chess and Strategic Games
• Early Childhood Experiences
• Family Involvement
• Financial Literacy
• High School Reforms
• Innovative Options
• Literacy
• Mental Health and Well-Being
• Middle School Reforms
• Middle to High School Transition
• Music
• Numeracy
• Physical Health and Well-Being
• School Safety and Alternative Placements
• Science and Technical Education
• Student Leadership and Service Learning
• Technology
• World Languages

Status updates

• Progress report, 2005-2007
• School surveys, 2008
• Latest highlights, 2010-2011
• Presentation to the school board, May 2011
• Arts in Education work group report, 2013

Visiting artist program

The aim is to give all schools equal access to professional artists in order to provide high-quality arts and arts-learning experiences for all students.

• 2012-2013 guidelines (The grant application deadline was Sept. 14.)