State audits of major school districts urged after Kentucky report reveals mismanagement

An audit of Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky found significant financial mismanagement and administrative bloat, despite a 62% increase in per-pupil revenue over two decades. Only 32% of elementary students scored proficient in reading, while teacher salaries rose just 12% in the same period. The author argues that other red states should conduct similar audits of their largest districts to address systemic issues.