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Ongoing Threats of Gun Violence Lead to Desensitization and Fear for Students
In this opinion piece featuring interviews with young people, a student writer illustrates how ongoing threats of gun violence impact students, their schools, and their communities.
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"For the Future": Student Perspectives on the KSVT Lawsuit
Following the announcement of Kentucky Student Voice Team's lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Kentucky, students share what motivated them to be part of taking legal action in an effort to ensure all Kentuckians are provided with an adequate, equitable education.
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Kentucky Students Sue the State Over Inadequate Education
A group of students, including members of the Kentucky Student Voice Team, announced a groundbreaking lawsuit against the state of Kentucky, asserting that the state has not fulfilled its constitutional obligation to provide a quality system of public education for every Kentucky student.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Q&A

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.
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Op-ed: A Disguised Attack on Public Education
In this opinion piece, a student argues against Amendment 2.
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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.
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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.
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Students Are the Soul of Policy
In this opinion piece, a student argues for the importance of student representation on boards of education.
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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.
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We Should Continue Supporting Student Press Freedom
In this opinion piece, a student journalist examines the importance of student press freedom.
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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.
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“The Most Stressful Time of the Year": How Finals Week Impacts Students’ Mental Health
In this op-ed, a student examines the impact of end-of-term, high-stakes exams.
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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?
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