Read this piece for interesting perspective. Some, including Rep. Ryckman, have recently claimed the Gannon case was filed because the legislature couldn’t keep the promises made in Montoy because of the recession. Jeff Gannon explains what we saw happening as well. “But by 2010 the state was going through what...
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No comments Monthly Archives: June 2019
KCUR Article on the State of Kansas School Buildings
School funding is difficult and complex, and different communities face different challenges. Be conscious of districts that can’t pass bond issues when you hear about rising “unencumbered” balances. Sometimes districts are saving for capital projects. “Although most states help pay for some construction costs, almost half, including Kansas, pay less...
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No comments Editorial re: School Funding
Are your local legislators making inaccurate statements about school funding? If so, please correct them. Thank you Great Bend Tribune for this editorial. “But those harsh comments are not only hard to swallow, they’re off target. Buses are a capital outlay expense. Straub should know that. If she doesn’t, perhaps...
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No comments NY Times Article: Silicon Valley in Kansas Schools
We support districts choosing education methods for their local communities, but we are concerned with programs like Summit and the charter school chain Carpe Diem certain legislators tried to push a few years ago. Sitting in front of a laptop for hours isn’t the same as engaging with a teacher...
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