We think Rep. Becker’s survey results reflect how a lot of Kansans feel. Now we just need to get our legislature to vote accordingly, or get some new legislators. Thank you for sharing, Rep. Becker! As I head back to Topeka today to begin the 2016 Legislative session, I wanted...
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No comments Monthly Archives: February 2016
KPI and Lunn willing to jeopardize JOCO schools
“But KPI and Lunn are willing to plumb the depths and cut to the bone because their priority is tax cutting, not education. They would sacrifice quality education for their crusade. “Certainly, their efforts are not about improving schools. “It baffles me that a state legislator from Johnson County, an...
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No comments No, KS cannot afford to give up $510 million per year in federal funding
We were extremely disappointed in the draft report of the K-12 Student Success Committee. Here’s another example of what was wrong with it and why we are left with the impression that they are failing to listen to the people who actually understand public education funding. “The tabled first draft...
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No comments ALEC a strong influence in KS legislature
We are very familiar with ALEC education “reform” legislation in Kansas, including the corporate tax credit “scholarship” program passed on 2014 and expanded in 2015. “If a bill is passed that concerns you, you have the right to ask your legislator if that was an ALEC bill. Locally, Rep. Ron...
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