Will Powers
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Winchester, KY
Policy & Public Engagement Coordinator & Senior Advisor
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Will is a graduate of Occidental College with a B.A. in Diplomacy and World affairs and an Obama scholar. Will has previously worked for the Brookings Institution, Blue Haven Initiative, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Seek Common Ground.
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Share These Memes to Spread the Word About Amendment 2
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Download and share the following memes we've created to let your friends and family know why they should get informed about the potential effects of Amendment 2, the voucher amendment, on this Fall's ballot.
5 Key Takeaways From States with School Voucher Programs
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Public Policy Partner Will Powers shares how vouchers threaten Kentucky's rural public schools by diverting essential funding, contributing to segregation, and failing to deliver better educational outcomes—all while lacking accountability and potentially costing the state billions.
Kentucky Students Launch Amendment 2 Educational Bus Tour
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Kentucky Student Voice Team hits the road to raise awareness around Amendment 2 - the Voucher Amendment on this fall’s ballot - and its consequences for public schools across KY.
Meet the Students Leading KSVT this Year
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Each school year, a new group of high school students lead our team’s work and join the board of directors as previous student members continue to guide and advise as they enter college and careers as senior advisors.
KSVT Co-Launches Campaign to Defeat School Voucher Amendment 2
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Protect Our Schools KY, a coalition of public education advocates and allied organizations committed to defeating the voucher amendment #2, held a press conference today at East Perry Elementary in Hazard, KY to launch its campaign.
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Upcoming Event in Owensboro: Community Forum Revisiting Landmark Education Court Case
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Join the Kentucky Student Voice team in Owensboro on Saturday, June 8th to discuss and reflect on the Rose decision and the future of Kentucky's education ecosystem.
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Upcoming Event in Lexington: Community Forum Revisiting Landmark Education Court Case
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Join the Kentucky Student Voice team in Lexington on Saturday, March 30th as we continue our statewide community conversations to explore whether Kentucky is living up to its promise of a quality education for all students.
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Upcoming Event in Hazard: Community Forum Revisiting Landmark Education Court Case
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Join the Kentucky Student Voice team in Hazard as we continue our statewide community conversations to explore whether Kentucky is living up to its promise of a quality education for all students.
Beyond Bathroom Passes: A Conversation With Young Adults About Their Earlier Out-of-School-Time Experiences as Co-Designers of the Kentucky Student Voice Team
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Edited excerpts from the transcript of a May 17, 2023 virtual roundtable with our young adult network to reconnect and reflect on the long-term impact of their out-of-school high school experiences with KSVT.
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Upcoming Event in Bowling Green: Community Forum Revisiting Landmark Education Court Case
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Join the Kentucky Student Voice team in Bowling Green as we continue our statewide community conversations to explore whether Kentucky is living up to its promise of a quality education for all students.
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Upcoming Event in Louisville: Community Forum Revisiting Landmark Education Court Case
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Join the Kentucky Student Voice team in Louisville as we continue our statewide community conversations to explore whether Kentucky is living up to its promise of a quality education for all students.
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Upcoming Event in Corbin: Community Forum Revisiting Landmark Education Court Case
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Join the Kentucky Student Voice team in Corbin as we kickoff the first in our statewide community conversations to explore whether Kentucky is living up to its promise of a quality education for all students.