Written by John Schaaf, a retired attorney and co-author of “The Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals” (The History Press, 2020). His email is John.Schaaf1975@gmail.com. If Amendment 2 passes, and Kentucky adopts a dangerous school voucher plan like other states, there will be unaccountable private school operators who will misuse or steal millions of taxpayer […]
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Letter to the editor: Of course it’s about vouchers
Written by David Moffitt The superintendent’s are complaining that Amendment 2 siphons money from their respective districts but, in my humble opinion, it’s money they’re not entitled to receive. The parents seeking vouchers want options when it comes to their kids education. Our kids attended Villa Madonna. To have had our tax money refunded in […]
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Letter to the Editor: Amendment 2 is best for all Kentucky families
I am a father of 3 in Fort Thomas and a graduate of Fort Thomas Independent Schools and we choose to send our children to St. Thomas School in Fort Thomas. While my family is fortunate enough to have the option available to send our children to private schooling, not every family is in such […]
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Opinion: Kentucky students deserve the same opportunities as those in other states
Written by Michael Brickman, director of education policy at the Cicero Institute and adjunct fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Children have different needs and families deserve different options. Unfortunately, Kentucky provides parents with fewer educational choices than just about any other state. No matter where you live, wealthy families can pay for private schools […]
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Opinion: Amendment 2 proponents can’t win on the facts. So they are making things up
Written by Tom Shelton, former school superintendent and Executive Secretary of the Council for Better Education Proponents of Amendment 2 are having trouble convincing Kentuckians to change the constitution so tax dollars can be taken from public schools, where 90% of kids attend, and given to private education. So they are making claims that are […]
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Opinion: Yes on Amendment 2 will not change a thing about how our schools are funded
On November 5th you’ll be asked to vote on amending the Kentucky Constitution. Here is the exact language of Amendment 2: The General Assembly MAY provide financial support for the education of students outside the system of common schools. (emphasis added) Amendment 2 does not allow one single penny to be shifted from public school […]
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Opinion: Stand up for Kentucky’s kids: Vote NO on Amendment 2!
Written by Kayla Ritter Rickels In the upcoming election, we’ll be faced with a critical decision about the future of education in Kentucky. Amendment 2 proposes using public funds to subsidize private education. While it may sound like a way to increase school choice, the reality is that it risks undermining the very foundation of […]
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Opinion: Help public schools, do not take from them
Written by Kyle Jones Without question, public education in Kentucky can be better. Without question, economic inequality enables private schools in Louisville to boast about the millions of dollars in scholarships received by their graduates. Pointing out differences between inherently unequal institutions to justify more inequality is absurd and divisive. Not one person laboring within […]
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Letter to the Editor: Comments on Kentucky’s Amendment 2
Written by Matthew Toebben State legislators passed a bill earlier this year which will now give Kentuckians the opportunity to vote on Amendment 2. Voting in favor of Amendment 2 allows the Kentucky general assembly to pass educational policies such as a school choice program. It is with deep concern that our children are not […]
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Opinion: Kentucky’s largest association for school leaders adopts resolution opposing Amendment 2
By the Kentucky Association of School Administrators The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) adopted a formal resolution opposing the proposed Constitutional Amendment 2 that will be on November ballots. The unanimous vote taken on September 13 signals an important statement from the organization, which represents more than 3,300 members representing every county and every […]
