“Join the Kansas PTA in asking … When will the Kansas legislature and Governor Brownback keep their promise of stability, predictability and certainty to K-12 schools? Our school boards, superintendents, students, parents and teachers are waiting.” Click here http://www.changekansas.org/action/petition/fund-k12-public-education to send emails directly to your legislators....
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No comments Monthly Archives: May 2015
Coercing courts linked to school funding
“The legislative decision to punish the courts in this and other ways is all about politics, and particularly recent Supreme Court decisions about school funding, the death penalty and other matters that have proved unpopular at the Statehouse. Lawmakers no doubt hope the intimidation factor will work to their benefit...
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No comments Bill to move local elections to fall of odd years is “step one”
In case anyone thinks we’re being paranoid when we say that the elections bill passed yesterday is step one in moving elections so that eventually they are combined with state and federal elections: “Secretary of State Kris Kobach said the bill was ‘a good first step’ to eventually moving local...
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No comments Bill to move local elections passes House
“The change has been largely opposed by local elected officials and school boards across the state. “’When did we stop listening to local governments? When did we start deciding that we know best?’ asked Rep. Ed Trimmer, D-Winfield. “Lynn Rogers, a member of the Wichita school board, contended in Wichita...
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