Is this our version of democracy in Frankfort?!
Because these "snake oil salesmen" with Americans for Prosperity, funded by dark money from the Koch Brothers and Devos & Co., who purchased a frightening number of your Kentucky State…
The Unintended Consequences of HB520
The House Committee Substitute version that is now in the Senate Education Committee takes away from local elected school boards both the resources and control over decisions about the needs and goals of public education. However, contrary to the bill’s stated purpose it does not, in exchange, mandate ”exceptional” educational outcomes compared to what the local district is currently experiencing. Overall, education uses a major portion of our state and county budgets. Any bill must clearly lay out how charter schools--a major shift in Kentucky public education--will be done while protecting the financial viability of…
Concerns for Public Education in Kentucky– The Impacts of HB520
The bill takes both resources and control over decisions about the needs and goals of public education away from local elected school boards. It does not, in exchange, demand superior…
Corporate Charter Schools – At A Glance
These are the handouts for Wednesday's lunch and learn to be shared with legislators.
6 Reasons Local School Boards Should Be The Sole Authorizers of Charter Schools
Simplicity. Charter schools are public schools. They are funded with public money and they operate inside the geographic boundaries of existing school districts. They must be authorized by the…
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Public education is under attack nationwide. The playbook has already been written. As the largest remaining state without charter school legislation, and a $6.5 Billion dollar ANNUAL budget, Kentucky is…
Time is Running Out!
Here are 3 things you can do now! 1. Update your profile picture. 2. Write an opinion letter for your local paper. 3. Contact your legislators. Call, email and write.…
More Louisville Screening Dates Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Gay Adelmann at (502) 565-8397. Join us for one of our Louisville Screenings of Education, Inc. The Louisville chapter of Save Our Schools Kentucky has…
3 simple steps to stop the privatization and destruction of our public schools
Here are three simple steps you can take NOW to stop the privatization and destruction of our public schools: 1. Call your Senators now to oppose the nomination of Betsy…
Open Letter to Matt Bevin
NOTE: This letter was originally sent to Governor Matt Bevin in January of 2016. Since that time, the Harrells have removed their children from JCPS schools, but are committed to continuing to improve public education. The Harrells never received a response from the Governor. Dear Governor Bevin, I am a parent of three boys, two of which are students in the Jefferson County Public Schools. I wanted to share with you some of my understanding, concerns and perceptions as you advocate for charter schools. From the perspective of a parent, Jefferson County Public Schools has essentially…