“Perhaps they didn’t really look into the candidates’ positions on certain issues, or maybe the candidates misrepresented or avoided direct statements about their views…Whatever the reason, voters now should be able to hold their representatives accountable. They can see how legislators voted on some issues and ask them directly where...
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Boston Globe links current cuts to Brown v. Board
“As part of an effort to close the gap, millions of dollars are being cut from the budgets of Kansas school districts such as the one where [Beryl] New is the principal. As critics acidly describe it, Brown v. Board of Education has been replaced by ‘Brownback v. boards of...
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No comments Voters must recognize who will protect schools
We agree with this statement! Voters need to do some more homework. “Rather, there is a failure of voters to recognize which candidate will actually protect their interests, in this case their public schools. The real problem lies with electing radical Republicans in western Kansas – or anywhere in the...
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No comments Topeka patrons discuss budget with board
“The state cut about $1.6 million in operation and maintenance funds from the district’s current-year budget, which the school board has dealt with through changes such as summer school cancellations and a partial hiring freeze. “Patrons had a chance to weigh in on how they think USD 501 should deal...
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