“The Legislature’s plan to compel all 286 school districts to begin purchasing goods and services through contracts negotiated by the Kansas Department of Administration — starting with computers and food — appears to have been shelved. “Neither House nor Senate advocates have been able to generate sufficient traction for the...
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House and Senate pass equity bill, questions remain
The House and Senate have passed a bill to attempt to comply with the Gannon equity remedy. We understand that the legislature frankly doesn’t have any additional funds available for education and are glad this plan doesn’t take funding from over 100 districts, but we don’t think shifting funds in...
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No comments In tight budget, legislature passes equity bill
“‘We’re in a tight budget. We need to address the court’s findings on equalization and there’s not a lot of resources to be able to do it with,’ Brownback said.” Read more here: http://m.cjonline.com/news/2016-03-24/legislature-passes-school-finance-equity-plan-slammed-topeka-schools#gsc.tab=0....
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No comments Pitt State is getting in the game
Pitt State is getting in the game! Way to go! “‘We’re very passionate about this because there are students at this university that have children that are enrolled in K-12. This is why this whole month-long letter-writing campaign has started. Because what else can we do? Try to get ahold...
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