Every Kansan should read this article and understand that the three efforts outlined are related and part of a game plan playing out in several states. We note that the removal of Representative Rooker from the House Education Committee and the attacks on the teachers unions are both efforts to...
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No comments Monthly Archives: January 2015
Boldra concerned about rural Kansas education issues
“The Hays High School government teacher turned lawmaker [Sue Boldra] notes one of the biggest issues within this battle is education. As local school bond issues fail and some rural populations continue to shrink, Boldra said school consolidations aren’t necessarily the answer and some urban legislators just don’t understand the...
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“When the Kansas Senate and House Education Committees convene for the first time of the new session next month, they will do so without a Republican representative from northeast Johnson County — a fact that has local public education advocates worried. “Senate President Susan Wagle and House Speaker Ray Merrick...
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No comments Legislative leaders want school finance overhaul
Changes to the school funding formula that result in less funding for schools should be recognized as cuts regardless of what they’re called. “‘Changes in these programs could threaten equal educational opportunities across Kansas school districts and threaten the ability of local voters to enhance their local schools,’ KASB said....
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