States With Private School Vouchers Have Lower Teacher Pay
If Amendment 2 passes on the ballot this November, it will allow politicians to divert public dollars to private schools....
Education
A Warning for Kentucky From the Devastating Impact of Vouchers on Arizona, Florida Public Schools
By Damaris Allen and Beth Lewis As parents from Florida and Arizona, we have seen firsthand the devastating impact of publicly funded school vouchers. We offer a gloomy cautionary tale...
For the Same Cost as Vouchers, Kentucky Could Meaningfully Reinvest in Public Education
Amendment 2 on the ballot in November would open the door wide for private school voucher programs in Kentucky. On the low end, a targeted voucher program could cost a...
Kentucky Schools Brace for the End of Federal Recovery Funds As Voucher Threat Looms
For years, inadequate state funding for public education has forced Kentucky’s kids to make do with outdated textbooks and technology, deprived them of vital supports and left them without the...
Kentucky School Districts Brace for Expiration of Federal Funds That Sustained Schools for Several Years
As kids head back to the classroom in Kentucky this month, school districts are bracing for the loss of billions of dollars in vital federal funding that has greatly benefitted...
The Impact of Diverting Public Money to Private School Vouchers in Kentucky
This November, Kentuckians will vote on an amendment to the state constitution that would permit the General Assembly to spend public money on private schools. [efn_note]House Bill 2, 2024 Regular...
In Jefferson County, Privatizing School Funding Is About Undermining Democracy
This November, Kentuckians will vote on whether to change our state constitution to allow public dollars to go to private schools. We don’t have to guess what will happen if...
Kentucky Average Teacher Pay Fails to Keep Up with Inflation in Most Districts, Remains Far Behind 2008 Levels
In 80% of Kentucky school districts, average classroom teacher salaries declined in the current school year compared to last year once inflation is taken into account, according to a KyPolicy...
When Higher Ed Is a Lower Priority: Kentucky Campus Workers Sound the Alarm
Kentucky’s eight public universities and its community college system are invaluable resources to the students they serve, the communities they work in and the statewide economy. Our families, friends and...
State Report Describes Growing Educator Shortage, and Lack of Funding Plays a Key Role
The growing shortage of teachers and other school personnel is becoming more severe, according to a new report by the Kentucky legislature’s Office of Education Accountability (OEA). Inadequate funding and...