We hear some legislators and the governor stick to their talking point that overall funding for education is up and any complaints about education cuts are lies or misunderstandings. The problem is that school funding is divided into different categories, and funding in one area usually can’t be used in...
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No comments Monthly Archives: October 2013
Tallman Blogspot Thoughts on the State of US and Kansas Education
“Public education has made a great deal of progress to be proud of, but economic and social changes demand continued improvement in outcomes. Funding DOES make a positive impact on achievement, and is far more important than “reform” initiatives that may undercut the commitment of quality public education for all.”...
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No comments Look out Texas. Here comes Kansas? Not if we listen to this Texas PTA mom
“Texas’ lack of commitment to public education shouldn’t be of surprise if you’re a Texas student, educator, parent, taxpayer, or casual bystander. The state’s indifference has been decades in the making. You’ve seen classes grow larger, budgets grow smaller, and important student programs eliminated. You’ve seen the cost of public...
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No comments Beware of the spin on court selection
“I think a lot of people would prefer to be able to hold elected officials accountable for the decisions that are made, and there is a better opportunity under the federal model to do that.” Watch out Kansans. The change in judicial selection process that was passed for the appellate...
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