KSVT Updates

After more than a decade of youth leadership in the education justice movement, Student Voice will sunset national programming and transfer their assets—including a six-figure donation—to the Kentucky Student Voice Team.

Teacher shortages are not a new problem in Kentucky. However, since 2019, there has been a marked increase in the magnitude of shortages experienced across the state. This report, prepared by the Youth Advocacy & Policy Lab (Y-LAB), Harvard Law School and KSVT explores the key dimensions of Kentucky’s teacher shortage.

Join KSVT for the third in a series of youth-led events set for November 15 at the Morehead State University Adron Doran University Center.

Join the second in a series of youth-led events set for Saturday, September 27 at the University of Louisville Red Barn.

Each year, a new group of high schoolers lead our team’s work and join the board of directors. Previous student members continue to guide from college and career as senior advisors.

From research and policy victories to national stage appearances, the Kentucky Student Voice Team proved in 2024-25 that young people are powerful partners in shaping the future of education.