The Courier-Journal reports that Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear told reporters at his annual end-of-the-year news conference that he will try to get the Kentucky House and Senate to agree on a new bill to create charter schools in Kentucky.
Last year, the governor stayed out of the fray as charter school legislation was discussed, but not adopted, in the Senate while a charter bill was introduced, but ignored, in the House. Kentucky Senate President David Williams, who may oppose Beshear for the governor’s seat in next year’s election, blamed the loss of federal Race to the Top money on Beshear’s inaction on charters in the 2010 legislative session.
Clearly, as Kentuckians, including our governor, learn more about charter schools, support for these innovative schools is growing in the commonwealth.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Governor now favors action on charter school legislation!
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Want to make a bet that the Governor supports a school choice option that leaves the union rules, seniority and controls in place?
You don't really think Governor Beshear is going to support any language that the union doesn't approve do you?
Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. Beshear's behavior pattern is crystal clear. None of it is about what's best for the kids.
I hope this is true! The Governor is the one holding us back from providing quality education to all Kentucky students. In the past, he's been quick to oppose charter school legislation, so time we'll tell. It sounds like he's changing his tune just in time for the Governor's race.
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