We agree with this plea.
“Neither the Kansas Board of Regents nor the State Board of Education should let the state’s self-inflicted fiscal crisis dissuade them from doing their job, which includes outlining the funding priorities for education in the state to those who control the money…
“With Kansas’ revenues still struggling to meet monthly projections, funding the 2016 and 2017 budgets as passed will be hard enough. And the state’s conservative Legislature and governor aren’t looking to spend more on anything, after having raised sales and other taxes in June to bridge a huge budget gap. With multiple lawsuits underway, the legislative and executive branches are in defense mode on block grants and other K-12 spending.
“But the regents and state school board are right to let it be known where and how the state ought to be investing more in education. A state that ceases to move forward in how it prepares students risks standing still economically.”
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