See this infographic and explanation from Kansas Center for Economic Growth. “Wichita’s Superintendent, John Allison, wrote over the weekend that successful public schools are vital to the economic future of our state. “While proponents of reduced K12 funding through block grants argue that more money needs to go to the...
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No comments Monthly Archives: November 2015
Kansas Constitution public education provisions
As we talk about Kansas public education and whether current funding levels are constitutional, it’s helpful to look at the actual Kansas Constitution. Here are the relevant portions dealing with public education. We note particularly the reason for schools in §1 being “intellectual, educational, vocational, and scientific improvement” and the...
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This is a very informative podcast about school finance in Kansas. As we listened to the broadcast, we thought there was a question raised about whether anything could harm the big 3 districts in Johnson County. We would like to offer that while districts throughout the state are feeling budget...
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Rep. Ryckman, Jr. doesn’t seem to think the funding our school districts seek is necessary. “Rep. Ron Ryckman Jr., head of the House’s budget panel, said Kansans should ask questions of their local school boards to understand whether tax increases are justified. “’I think that’s where a lot of the...
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