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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.
Honk if You Support Public Schools: On the Ground At A2 Teach-Ins
In this reported piece, a student details what happened on-the-ground at KSVT's Amendment 2 teach-ins.
Students Speak Out at the KSVT Amendment 2 Myth Bus Tour
In this reported piece, a student reports on speeches students gave at KSVT's Amendment 2 bus tour.
In Elections and Beyond, Student Participation is Essential to Civic Life
In this op-ed, a student explores the importance of youth civic engagement during elections and beyond.
Students Sound Off On Amendment 2
Students share their opinions on how Amendment 2 could impact their schools, their teachers, and their experiences.
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.
Kentucky students need encouragement to get to the polls. SB 80 creates barriers instead.
In this opinion piece, Isabella Edghill examines barriers created by SB 80, and why Kentucky students need more encouragement to get to the polls, not less.
The Kentucky Legislature Responds to Education Transportation Issues
Given the statewide nature of education transportation issues, what responsibility does the state government have in implementing a solution?
SB 5: "Harmful to Minors"
In this opinion piece, a student discusses the impact of SB 5 on education.
When Legislators Won’t Listen: A Student Reflects on SB 150
Students walked out and protested against SB 150. Now, we’ve been failed by a system that is meant to protect us.