Amendment 2 fails significantly as Kentucky voters say no to public funds for nonpublic schools
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern A constitutional amendment to allow the Kentucky General Assembly to fund nonpublic schools failed at…
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Opinion — Casey Jaynes: Carroll County Schools at risk with Amendment 2
As a lifelong advocate for public education and a dedicated educator, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that quality schooling can…
Opinion – Student Voice Team: On Amendment 2 — keep public school funding for public schools
This Election Day, Kentucky voters will decide on Amendment 2. If passed, the measure would change the state constitution and…
Opinion – Gex Williams: Amendment 2 will allow Kentucky schools to catch up with rest of nation
As a member of the General Assembly who supports more education choice for parents, I am responding to my friend…
Opinion – KEA: Amendment 2 will harm state’s public schools, set aside key constitutional protections
By Eddie Campbell, Sharron Oxendine, and Jim Sproul Kentucky Education Association Make no mistake about it, public education is on…
Opinion – Al Cross: Amendment 2 — if it’s such a good idea, why so many off-base arguments
Kentucky still isn’t doing right by its schools and their students. Teacher pay has slipped behind competing states, and many…
Opinion – Martin Lueken: School choice saves taxpayer dollars and provides a significant return on investment
Opponents warn of budget meltdowns, but their math doesn’t come close to adding up. School choice has emerged as…
Sunday Read: ‘School choice’ on the ballot in 3 states, including KY, faces pushback in others
By Elaine S. Povich Stateline Supporters of school choice in Kentucky are hoping voters will do what the state courts…
Northern Kentucky Superintendents warn voters about harms of passing Amendment 2
Several Kentucky public school superintendents and other public education leaders came together in Erlanger Tuesday off school grounds and on…
Opinion – Antoine Smith-Rouse: A ‘NO’ vote on Amendment 2 is a vote for Kentucky’s future
Public education is about opportunity. It ensures every child—regardless of background—accesses quality learning, a key pillar of the American dream….
Opinion – Jim Wayne: A devout Catholic reflects on education, public education, Amendment 2 — and the poor
St. Agnes Catholic School in Louisville holds the distinction of being a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School four times….
Opinion – Diana McGhee: Stand firm and ‘just say NO’ against Amendment 2 this November
In spirit of the iconic 1980s campaign “Just Say No,” I write to ask everyone to stand firm against Amendment…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Kentucky Amendment 2 is on the ballot regarding public funds for private education
“IT IS PROPOSED THAT A NEW SECTION BE ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION OF KENTUCKY TO READ AS FOLLOWS: The General…
Northern Kentucky developers, teachers unions fuel Amendment 2 money race
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern The big money being donated to defeat the so-called “school choice amendment” on the November…
Opinion – Kristy Collins: A ‘NO’ vote on Amendment 2 protects public schools; facts voters need to know
As a proud public school graduate — and an even prouder public school teacher — I have seen firsthand the…
Opinion – TJ Roberts: It’s time we address myth number one, that public dollars are only for public entities
Let’s play out the argument that public funds are only for public entities. Because I hear the Governor, the Lt….
Prichard Committee’s analysis of Amendment 2 says it is not ‘effective use of public funds’
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence released an analysis of Amendment 2, a proposed amendment to Kentucky’s Constitution that would…
Opinion – Cole Cuzick: November election offers best opportunity for education reform in decades
Donald Trump’s momentum for President will likely carry Kentucky’s Amendment 2 ballot initiative across the finish line. His polling in…
Kentucky education activists form campaign against November ballot amendment funding private schools
By Mark Richardson Public News Service A coalition of public education advocates has formed to oppose Amendment 2 on the…