With a know-nothing billionaire heading the Department of Education and a Governor intent on defunding the educational system that is currently in place, Kentuckians of conscience need to speak out and mobilize to secure the future for our children and grandchildren. From cuts in programs to the establishment of charter schools, public education in Kentucky is under attack.
The case against charter schools is well documented and includes fraud (private individuals profiting from tax payer money), taking money from public schools, lack of accountability and a history of civil rights abuses when it comes to students. For more insight read https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/05/20/a-dozen-problems-with-charter-schools/?utm_term=.fc9de2791999
Here are just a few steps you can take to help save
education in Kentucky
- Educate yourself on the impact of Charter Schools - Link HERE
- Stay up to date on the status of bills related to education by calling numbers at this LINK
- Contact
your legislator to oppose cuts to education and the spread of charter schools.
- Join an advocacy group. http://www.saveourschoolsky.org/coalition-members/
- Build a network of education advocates by talking to friends and neighbors and organizing letter writing and calling campaigns to keep charter schools at bay and public education fully funded.
Speak up, speak out, the next generation will thank
you!
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