Written by Jude Schwalbach and Jim Waters For too long, Kentucky’s families have faced a public education system that limits their ability to choose the best schools for their children. In 2022, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled the state’s newly minted tax credit scholarship program unconstitutional, upending efforts to expand school choice. However, state policymakers […]
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Local, national experts discuss Amendment 2 at LINK nky Community Conversation
Amendment 2, which would allow state funding for non-public education, has sparked a contentious debate in Kentucky, with proponents arguing for parental choice and critics warning of potential negative consequences for public education.
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Join LINK nky in a Community Conversation about Amendment 2
Much of Northern Kentucky — and people across the state — are talking about Amendment 2, a crucial constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this fall. The amendment proposes significant changes to how school funding can be used in Kentucky. It’s implications will affect students, educators and communities across the state. LINK nky, […]
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Op-ed: Court’s ruling: A disguised blessing
Written by Jim Waters, president and CEO of the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions. Whether, as many in Trump Nation assert, the former president’s indictment will backfire and actually boost his rerun for office remains, of course, to be seen. One thing’s for certain: the next few months will be filled with a potent […]