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Such data, as presented by the Courier-Journal, could have a negative effect on any employers considering a move (or expansion) to Kentucky. That could mean jobs. The report shows that Kentucky does not really care about education. Was a study necessary to find that out?
But, Kentuckians, tomorrow is a day of events that are really, really important: football games for the Cats and Cards!
Such data, as presented by the Courier-Journal, could have a negative effect on any employers considering a move (or expansion) to Kentucky. That could mean jobs. The report shows that Kentucky does not really care about education. Was a study necessary to find that out?
But, Kentuckians, tomorrow is a day of events that are really, really important: football games for the Cats and Cards!
If everyone already knows that KY has a lousy education system, do you really think a study will matter either way? Corpo's are worried about one thing...money. How many tax incentives they will get, how cheap the labor will be, etc. So how do you propose the state improve their educational system? Let me guess...
If everyone already knows that KY has a lousy education system, do you really think a study will matter either way? Corpo's are worried about one thing...money. How many tax incentives they will get, how cheap the labor will be, etc. So how do you propose the state improve their educational system? Let me guess...
Basketball and football are very important high school sports in Kentucky. That's fine. It wouldn't be bad if the students (and parents) also put some emphasis on education as well.
Of 50 states, Kentucky ranks 49 in number of high school diplomas. Mississippi, the nation's poorest state, brings up the bottom at number 50.
Of that one third that qualifies for college, I'll bet most of them will study, get their degree and depart Kentucky.
Maybe the most troubling part of the report is that the vast majority of Kentuckians will merely shrug their shoulders and say 'oh, well.' That's all the concern the situation will receive.
Basketball and football are very important high school sports in Kentucky. That's fine. It wouldn't be bad if the students (and parents) also put some emphasis on education as well.
Of 50 states, Kentucky ranks 49 in number of high school diplomas. Mississippi, the nation's poorest state, brings up the bottom at number 50.
Of that one third that qualifies for college, I'll bet most of them will study, get their degree and depart Kentucky.
Maybe the most troubling part of the report is that the vast majority of Kentuckians will merely shrug their shoulders and say 'oh, well.' That's all the concern the situation will receive.
You may have better data than me, but according to this:
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81.8% of Kentuckians have a HS diploma or higher. That ranks them 44th. Not good by any means, but like I said, what are YOU going to do about it? Shall we raise taxes out the rear? Do we not pay enough as it is? Everything is money and that's all it will take. My child is in one of the best districts in KY, so I am happy with the education he will get.
You may have better data than me, but according to this:
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81.8% of Kentuckians have a HS diploma or higher. That ranks them 44th. Not good by any means, but like I said, what are YOU going to do about it? Shall we raise taxes out the rear? Do we not pay enough as it is? Everything is money and that's all it will take. My child is in one of the best districts in KY, so I am happy with the education he will get.
How high is the bar for getting a HS diploma in Kentucky, especially in rural Kentucky? I've encountered adults with high school diplomas who have difficulty with 5th grade level english.
Money (taxes) may not solve the problem. A change in attitude might.
From various info I hear that the Louisville area has some excellent schools. This may not be as big a problem in Louisville as it is in other Kentucky areas.
I am not worried about the Murray Independent SD. They have a 98% graduation rate and great ACT scores. The parents and teachers care in the MISD. I know my son will get a good education and probably go on to a great college, all in the same town. Other school districts...I can't help them.
There's no jobs. The jobs that are there usually don't require an education.
But seriously, how are them Cats doing?? Cause THATS whats important.
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