Nationwide, public schools are under attack. The game plan includes: -undermining confidence in public education -underfunding public schools -diverting funds to charter schools, vouchers, and tax credit scholarships. In Kansas, we’ve been defending against the privatization movement for years. As a service to our community, we are hosting a FREE...
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No comments Monthly Archives: October 2017
Join us for Backpack Full of Cash Screening Oct. 17th
Please join us for a screening of Backpack Full of Cash on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:30 at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park, KS. Narrated by Matt Damon, the film takes on the threat of the privatization movement and its impact on our public schools and...
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No comments Statement on Gannon decision from KCEG
We agree with this statement from KCEG. “The rollback of failed tax policies and the school finance formula passed by the legislature earlier this year were good first steps in making sure Kansas schools have enough funding to provide a high-quality education, but today’s Supreme Court decision is a reminder...
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No comments Dr. Lane optimistic about moving forward from Gannon decision
“The courts have clearly articulated the timeline, and provided the Legislature with guidance on what must be done. Public schools in Kansas made many positive gains during the 2017 legislative session. The willingness of our elected officials to work together for the betterment of our schools, and the economy of...
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