Source: Bluegrass Institute
by Jim Waters
“The contrast between supporters and opponents of expanding education freedom in Kentucky was starkly evident during the recent Kentucky Supreme Court hearing on the constitutionality of legislation funding public charter schools. On one side, the Council for Better Education (CBE) and the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) – whose members were appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear largely because of their opposition to parental empowerment – argued against allowing Kentuckians access to public charter schools, an option available in 44 other states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto Rico. Control and money drive their arguments. They resent the autonomy of charter schools, including their independent boards’ ability to tailor curriculum, staffing and resources to meet students’ needs.” (09/23/25)