Here’s another example of a high school student speaking up. Carson Tappan’s “Where the Buffaloed Roam” is a hit. “The documentary is professionally made, informative and witty. If you’ve followed the events in Kansas closely, you won’t learn a lot that’s new, but you’ll come away with a couple of...
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Smoky Valley teen writes inspiring letter
Well said, Ms. Maas. “This is a beautiful state. Kansas has so much to offer to so many people. We are truly capable of anything. Within our borders, we harbor the potential to be something truly great. Do not forget to put faith in your youth. Do not bypass our...
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Another superintendent explains why a “decrease in an increase” rings hollow and urges his community to speak up. Thank you, Eric Reid. “We all pay a price for the choices we make and the decisions of others. Now the choices I am forced to make create negative opportunity costs for...
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No comments Understanding reserve funds
This article explains how district reserves are being overestimated by the administration. “The administration of Gov. Sam Brownback circulated a document last week among lawmakers and supporters that showed that school districts across the state had about $381 million in “flexible” funds as of July 1. “The Division of Budget...
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