What now for education after Kentuckians reject GOP’s ‘school choice’ amendment?
After Kentucky voters thwarted a Republican-backed “school choice” amendment, the legislature’s supermajority will likely focus on holding “poorly performing school systems” accountable, said Republican Senate President Robert Stivers.
Kentucky voters reject Amendment 2 but school choice advocates say other paths remain
Amendment 2 would have changed the Kentucky constitution to allow funding for charter schools. Despite an overwhelming no from voters on Tuesday, school choice advocates said they're confident charter schools and more will come to the state.
Voters rejected multiple school choice measures in 2024 election
Voters rejected separate proposals in Colorado and Kentucky that aimed to add language supporting school choice to their states' constitutions.
Kentucky voters to decide fate of school choice ballot measure
With no election for statewide office on the ballot in Kentucky this year, the school-choice measure was the most intensely debated issue of the fall campaign. Advocates on both sides ran TV ads and mounted grassroots efforts to make their case in the high-stakes campaign.
Kentucky lawmakers share next steps as school choice measure voted down
Kentucky voters answered "no" last night to a school choice measure. An author of Amendment two, State Representative Suzanne Miles of Owensboro , discussed what they plan to do now that its been voted down.
What was voter turnout in Kentucky? Here's how many cast their ballots in 2024
According to unofficial results from Kentucky.gov, just over 2,087,000 ballots were cast in the commonwealth through the election. With around 3,548,000 voters registered, turnout was just below 59%.Trump received 65% of the state's votes,
School choice ballot measure framed as a pivotal decision for Kentucky education
Kentuckians on opposite sides of a school choice ballot measure are framing the election as a pivotal moment for education.
Election results: Kentucky cities, counties voting on medical marijuana
Voters in cities and counties across the state are deciding whether to allow medical cannabis in their communities. See election results below. Sign up for our NewslettersBelow are how some cities in northern Kentucky have voted on the issue:Union: AgainstFlorence: ForAlexandria: ForBellevue: ForSouthgate: ForWilder: ForWarsaw: ForCrestview Hills: ForElsmere: ForIndependence: ForLudlow: ForFalmouth: ForPendleton County: ForState lawmakers legalized medical marijuana in Kentucky last year,
Voters easily pass amendment to bar noncitizens from voting in Kentucky elections
Kentucky voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution that further prohibits people who are not U.S. citizens from voting in Kentucky elections on Tuesday. Amendment 1 specifies, “No person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be allowed to vote in this state.
Kentucky voters reject private, charter school funding amendment
Amendment 2 to allow public funds to go to private and charter school education was rejected universally in Kentucky counties when the Associated Press called the race.
Kentucky voters reject ballot measure to change allocation of tax dollars for education
Voters in Kentucky have rejected Constitutional Amendment 2, a ballot measure that would have changed where public tax dollars are allocated for education.
Most People Support School Choice. Why Won't They Vote For It? (opinion)
"Referenda for school choice are always at a disadvantage because you're trying to take on entrenched, easily organized ...
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Education activists undeterred by dismal Election Day showing for school choice
School choice ballot proposals appeared before voters in Colorado, Kentucky and Nebraska on Tuesday. Colorado's ...
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UPDATE: 3 states vote against school choice, projections indicate
These votes against school choice bucked the ongoing trend in the U.S. in favor of school choice following a record year in ...
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FIRST-PERSON: The fight for school choice in Kentucky will go on
The defeat of Amendment 2 on the November ballot was a huge loss for Kentucky’s families. But the fight for high quality education options for every child will go on.
Oldham schools are among best in Kentucky. Why parents there still support 'school choice'
Oldham County has long drawn residents for its public schools. But some say those schools aren't working for all students.
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Catholics lament voter rejection of school choice initiatives in 3 states
Catholic advocacy for school choice initiatives has its roots in the church's teaching on parents' responsibility for their children's education.