Monthly Archives: September 2013

Well-educated workforce is key to prosperity for states

The best way for Kansas to grow its economy is by investing in a well-educated workforce, according to a new paper from EARN—the Economic Analysis and Research Network, a project of the Economic Policy Institute, which includes the Kansas Center for Economic Growth.  http://www.epi.org/publication/states-education-productivity-growth-foundations/...
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ALEC education bills invade Kansas

Here’s a chart showing multiple ALEC education bills were introduced in Kansas last year, that these bills are not organic solutions for issues in Kansas but are part of a national agenda to de-fund public education and divert precious resources to schools that don’t serve all children and the private...
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