One of the women who walked all 3 days of the Kansas City/Merriam leg of this year’s walk to Topeka has written a poem reflecting on her experience and gave us permission to share it. Becky Schmidt Plate I have been pondering my experience since the Game On for Kansas...
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No comments Monthly Archives: April 2016
Noble: parents need to get in the game
We agree! “It is time to get in the game for your public schools. Without your advocacy, we will face further cuts and program reductions. “Quality schools are the cornerstone of a quality community and for many years our schools and community exemplified that relationship. Contact your legislators. Tell them...
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No comments March tax revenue $8.5 million below estimate
“The state of Kansas fell $8.5 million short of the March tax revenue projection in wake of a shortfall of more than $50 million in February that compelled Gov. Sam Brownback to impose an emergency 3 percent cut to public universities, officials said Friday… “The Brownback administration’s revenue report for...
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“Wichita school district representatives say ‘flat funding’ for the district is actually a funding cut since the district’s costs will increase next year, in estimates as high as $30 million. “’Where are the priorities?’ asked Sen. O’Donnell. ‘Where the school district is, if they’re concerned about $15 to $17, to...
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