What a movement in Colorado! Over 160,000 petitions turned in, twice as many as needed. Fascinating that some in their legislature now say that Colorado’s rebounding economy could cover the overhaul of funding to schools without the tax hike. http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/08/05/colorado-school-tax-supporters-turn-in-petitions/...
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No comments Monthly Archives: September 2013
Kansas parents and teachers combining efforts
Our favorite quote from Heather Ousley in this article: “I know that some people don’t think politics is polite conversation, but if my children’s education is being screwed up, I’m no longer in the mood to worry about being polite.” http://educationvotes.nea.org/2013/08/05/not-on-our-watch-part-2-kansas-educators-parents-keep-lawmakers-in-check/ ...
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No comments How much does Texas public education cost? Texas has no idea, and Kansas shouldn’t be following their lead
“Look out Texas, here comes Kansas!” WHY does Governor Brownback want us to follow Texas? People who want to live in Texas can move there. Many others choose to move to/stay in Kansas because of quality public schools. We don’t want to be in a race to the bottom! Jerry...
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No comments “Reform” movement golden boy Tony Bennett proves our suspicions are correct
Education “reformer” Tony Bennett is stepping down as Florida education commissioner after emails revealed he worked to change the “C” grade of a prominent donor’s charter school while he was Indiana’s education head before being ousted in a public uprising. Why does that matter to us in Kansas? Because A-F grading...
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