Advocating for Equitable Public Education in Kentucky

Since 1984, the Council for Better Education has championed fair funding and policies to ensure every student receives a quality education.

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LITIGATION

Learn about our legal actions to uphold educational equity.

REPORTS

Access our comprehensive studies on school funding and policy.

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SUPPORT

Discover tools and resources to help you support our mission.

Our Work, Our Why

Since 1984, CBE represents Kentucky's school districts in efforts to ensure full implementation of Kentucky's constitutional commitment to our students and our common schools.

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Back on Track Reports

Learn how SEEK funding is falling short—and what it will take to get every district back on track. View your district’s report, explore the statewide data, and request custom resources to support local advocacy.

Coalition Partners

CBE works alongside local and national organizations committed to protecting public education in Kentucky and beyond.

Protect Our Schools Kentucky

Protect Our Schools KY unites public education advocates and allied organizations, building on the momentum and success of the Amendment 2 anti-voucher campaign. 

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National Coalition for Public Education

National Coalition for Public Education is a national group of education advocates united against voucher programs that divert public dollars from public schools.


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Updates & Insights

Explore five guiding principles for state leaders to strive toward and examples of what these principles look like in practice. A well-designed K-12 funding formula is transparent, student centered, adequate, fair and sustainable.





Access the Toolkit

In states across the country, Governors and Legislators are proposing universal voucher programs that use public dollars to fund private education. The implementation of universal programs means every child, regardless of family income or prior enrollment in public schools, can receive public funding for private education expenses.



Access the Toolkit

The Truth in Education Funding Guide offers key resources to understand the controversy surrounding vouchers and advocate for equitable and effective public education.






Voucher Insights