To the editor, While Dr. Ryan Clark offers a well-considered argument against Amendment 2, several points challenge his perspective. First, the 1891 Kentucky Constitution was written during a time of segregation and limited rights, reflecting a very different era. Since then, society has progressed, and it’s clear that the one-size-fits-all approach to public education may […]
To the editor, Kentucky voters face a significant decision in November regarding the Voucher Amendment (Amendment 2), which would allow taxpayer dollars to fund private and non-public schools. A “yes” vote will alter our constitution. A “no” vote would maintain the existing commitment to support only common (public) schools. As a superintendent and a 25+ […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 — With the election just a couple weeks away, WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show is interviewing candidates running for the Nelson County Board of Education. Our guest this week was Joedy Gilliland, who is running against incumbent Diane Berry to represent District 2 on […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 — The candidates seeking a seat on the Nelson County Board of Education have been invited to participate in a candidate forum 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Thomas Nelson High School. The forum is free and open to the public. The forum will […]
To the editor, The constitutional amendment termed allowing “school choice” is set to be on the ballot in November. Passing Amendment 2 to the Kentucky State Constitution would seriously dim Kentucky’s bright future. Losing dollars to fund charter schools would be detrimental to every Kentuckian. The tapestry of education in Kentucky is woven from the […]
To the editor, While driving, I often see signs in people’s yards stating “Vote Yes or Vote No” for Amendment 2 that will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. At face value, voters may think parents should have the right to send their children to any school they want. After all, they pay taxes. Since […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REORT Thursday, July 17, 2024 — The Bardstown Radio Team, owner and operator of WOKH FM, announced this week that in cooperation with Bethlehem High School athletics and Bethlehem High School alumni, that all of the Bethlehem High School Eagle football games will be broadcast on WOKH FM, 102.7, The […]
By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Thursday, June 6, 2024 — If voters approve Amendment 2 in November, the path will be cleared for state lawmakers to implement policies that give Kentucky families the same types of educational choices already available in the vast majority of states, including all seven neighboring our commonwealth. […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio\ Thursday, May 2, 2024 —The candidates in the primary race for 50th District state representative squared off Wednesday evening in a debate hosted by the Republican Party of Nelson County. With the primary election less than three weeks away, the candidates pulled no punches and didn’t hold […]
Dear Editor: Bob and I were educators in the Nelson County school system for over a combined 36 years. From time to time a student comes along whom you believe in – Andy Stone was that student. His work ethic and creativity were key to enabling Andy’s success, both in and out of the classroom. […]
