The new edu
independent news & views about Kentucky schools
The Future at Stake: A Roundtable on Amendment 2's Impact on Public Education
In this roundtable, students and educators discuss how Amendment 2 could impact their school.
Policy and Advocacy
Letters from the Editors
The New Edu's leaders write about their opinions on Amendment 2.
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Students Sound Off On Amendment 2
Students share their opinions on how Amendment 2 could impact their schools, their teachers, and their experiences.
Journalist Q&A: Reporting on politics with Austin Horn, McKenna Horsley, Hannah Pinski, & Sylvia Goodman
As part of The New Edu's Journalist Q&As series, students speak with reporters about covering politics.
Op-ed: A Disguised Attack on Public Education
In this opinion piece, a student argues against Amendment 2.
KY students understand the potential dangers of Amendment 2, and they’re speaking out
In this op-ed, students explain why they organized an Amendment 2 Myth Bus Tour to share information about the ballot issue.
Buyer beware: KY’s Amendment #2 is not "choice" it may seem for students with disabilities
In this opinion piece, Dr. Sheila Schuster and Isabella Edghill write about how Amendment #2 would create funding shortfalls in public schools that would impact the ability of schools to meet the needs of all students.
2024 General Assembly Bill Round Up
Two reporters for The New Edu outline education bills they followed throughout this legislative session, and highlight some of the most prominent changes being discussed in the education system right now.
Students Are the Soul of Policy
In this opinion piece, a student argues for the importance of student representation on boards of education.
Challenging the Chill: Debate Over NTI on Snow Days
In this opinion piece, a student explores the importance of snow days and the use of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) during winter weather.