Monthly Archives: February 2014

ALEC is bad for Kansas on broadband and bad for Kansas on education

The Kansas Senate Commerce Committee, chaired by Olathe’s Julia Lynn, has introduced an ALEC bill to ban cities from offering broadband services or partnering with companies to do so. Please watch this video-Chanute, KS vs. Goliath, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiVG9-Kb-U0&feature=youtu.be. USD 413 is one of the beneficiaries of Chanute’s broadband system. Then ask yourselves...
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Derby PAGE gets into the game

We recommend a new group, Derby PAGE (Parent Advocacy Group for Education). They’re also on Twitter @derbypage. They are based in Derby but also looking to link up with Mulvane. More parents are getting into the game!...
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Editorial explains differences in school funding figures

We know the reality of budget cuts in our districts, and no claims regarding KPERS funding and other increasing costs can change that. Our legislature doesn’t get to postpone fully funding schools while we wait for the promised economic gain from tax cuts. Lost educational opportunities cannot be reclaimed later....
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