Gov. Kelly continues to work to stabilize Kansas’ revenue – Ask your legislators to do the same We’ve been there, done that with drastic and irresponsible tax cuts. Our public schools suffered from inadequate funding for 10 years and are just beginning to get back on level footing. We support...
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No comments Monthly Archives: June 2019
Important Perspective on KPERS Funding
KASB Report on School Funding
“Kansas ranked 30th among the 50 states in total funding per K-12 student in 2017, providing more than $1,500 less than the national average, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. “That gap steadily widened since 2009, when it was $311. Adjusted for inflation, Kansas per pupil...
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“Meanwhile, as the big promises about charters have remained unfulfilled, real costs have been accruing. According to school finance expert Bruce Baker, the expansion of charters has weakened traditional public schools and created inefficiencies like duplicative administrative costs. Increased competition has led to many schools, charter and otherwise, closing down...
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