Covid-19 & Your Children’s Education

Phoenix on the Issues

Close the Knowledge Gap

Why are 2/3rds of Barbourville students reading below grade level? And what does Phoenix plan to do about it?

The Writing Revolution

Writing teaches students how to think. But writing is often not taught well. After seeing first hand how unprepared his college students were for college-level writing, Phoenix decided to do something about it.

Advocating for YOU!

Phoenix knows what it’s like to fall through the cracks of a school system - AND to get rescued by it. With your help, Phoenix will fight for ALL of Barbouville’s kids, and make sure they get the education they deserve

Fighting for Our Funding

Barbourville’s schools have been illegally underfunded by state government for years! Phoenix will take on Frankfort to get our kids the funding they deserve!

Reducing Teacher Turnover

Today, 44% of America’s teachers quit within the first five years. Instead of declaring war on teachers, Phoenix wants to make ordinary teachers extraordinary, and help Barbourville become a district teachers love working for.

A 21st Century Education

The poorest kids in America deserve the best education in the world. Here are some ideas Phoenix has for improving Barbourville’s schools. And there’ll be more coming!