“Facing a zany block-grant funding system that ignores changes in student census numbers, districts like Olathe face hundreds of new students with zero new dollars. Superintendents are issuing desperate letters to constituents, as courts rule the entire funding scheme unconstitutional.
“In response, Kansas teachers are getting out while the getting is good, a story that’s gone national. Teachers feel unsupported because of budget cuts, the elimination of their bargaining power, the attempt to have them prosecuted for teaching sex education, legislation trying to take over their teacher of the year program and so on…
“To prevent an upcoming generation from learning from the unlicensed wave of ‘innovative’ instructors used to cover up the terrible financial choices of the Legislature and governor, the people — especially young people — must become more active participants in state government. Lamenting on Twitter or Facebook is not enough.
“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax said it best: ‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.’”
Read more here: http://wellcommons.com/news/2015/jul/21/double-take-kansas-sings-along-pink-floyds-siniste/