“The Board of Education met Monday to discuss eliminating the job of Kim Angelo, one of two band instructors at the district’s middle school. “Students said they adore Angelo, a third-year teacher, and would hate to see her go anywhere. They came to the meeting to show their support in...
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No comments Monthly Archives: May 2015
Rep. Ousley update explains players in Kansas
This piece by Rep. Ousley isn’t just about Medicaid expansion. It explains a lot about what is happening with education funding and policy in Kansas as well. As powerful as they are, though, ALEC, AFP, KPI and the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, don’t actually get to vote-you do. Read more...
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Topekans, is Rep. Jones representing you? “I’m confused. I emailed Rep. Dick Jones, R-Topeka, a couple of months ago on issues that were important to me and got no response, not even a form letter. I thought perhaps I was mistaken and Jones wasn’t my representative. I thought I had...
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No comments Silver Lake faces tough decisions under block grants
“‘Everything is still on the table,’ [Silver Lake Superintendent Randy] Matzke said. ‘We’ve formulated a list. But all the low-hanging fruit has been picked. The things on that list will have a negative impact on kids. When you start talking about eliminating teachers or services or sports, that’s when it...
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