We add spreading misinformation on test scores to Rep. Talarico’s list but he is absolutely correct about the “discredit and defund” two-step plan. It’s promoted in Kansas by various Koch-funded entities. Make sure your community members understand this. Watch this video here: https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico/videos/698962275457102 Originally posted on Facebook on Nov. 19th,...
Read more
No comments Monthly Archives: November 2023
Texans speak out against voucher schemes that benefit the wealthy
Vouchers are welfare for the well-off. Claims they are about helping poor kids are just the way to get them passed. Then they get expanded so that the majority of students using them never attended public schools. Watch this video from Texas, where rural Republicans are voting with Democrats to...
Read more
No comments Top Republican refuses to hold Special Education Task Force meeting, despite mandate
There are two reasons to convene the task force. First is to demonstrate the need for adequate SPED funding. The second is to vet any plans to change it. Rep. Williams has made clear she would prefer to count the funding differently and/or change the formula. She should not be...
Read more
No comments Blue Valley Schools are entering the third year of zero suicides with help from grieving parents
This story should be required reading for anyone questioning the importance and appropriateness of social emotional learning: https://bluevalleypost.com/2023/11/08/blue-valley-parents-give-hope-161601/?fbclid=IwAR2yPU1nQEWeYnQkyvDDKa0JG5d0nG48dL21BK_9A4YmJduAqYxLHoo7ObM Originally posted on Facebook on Nov. 12th, 2023....
Read more
No comments