Game On for Kansas Schools is releasing its roster for the August 4, 2026 primary races for Governor, State Board of Education, and the Kansas House of Representatives. The candidates we believe will be the best advocates for public education are on our roster, while incumbents who have repeatedly failed to support public education are “Benched for academic ineligibility.” Kansas students, educators and their families are counting on you to be an informed voter. This roster is for candidates with contested primaries. We will release additional rosters for the general elections after the August primaries. Originally posted to...
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Disinformation and School Spending
Facts regarding school expenditures. Don’t fall for disinformation on this important topic. From Kansas Association of School Boards “FACT CHECK FRIDAY: Where does school funding go? A common misconception is that the majority of school funding goes toward administrative costs. In reality, instruction and teacher salaries account for 59.2% of state school operating expenditures. From transportation and food service to student support and facility maintenance, school funding supports the many people and services it takes to help students succeed.” Originally posted of facebook September 4, 2026...
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Leave a Comment Vote Jennifer Lloyd
We believe Jennifer Lloyd would much better represent the interests of Kansas students and public schools than Amy Cawvey who is being supported by Moms for Liberty and the 1776 Project PAC. Listen to those who ousted Cawvey after her first term on the Lansing school board. From We the People of Lansing USD 469 “Lansing voters had four years to judge Amy Cawvey’s leadership up close. In 2025, they chose not to return her to the board of education. That matters because Cawvey is now asking District 1 voters to view that same Lansing record as evidence...
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Leave a Comment Public Dollars for Private Schools
The latest Fact Check Friday-read on for reasons we believe public funds should only go to public schools. From Kansas Association of School Boards “Public dollars. Private schools. What’s the impact? Programs like vouchers and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) direct public tax dollars toward private education. While these programs are often discussed in terms of “school choice” or “education freedom,” it’s also important to consider the funding tradeoff for public schools. When public dollars are directed to private institutions, fewer resources are available for the students who remain in public schools. These programs also raise questions about public...
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Leave a Comment Moms for Liberty and Pocket Constitutions
Moms for Liberty is dropping off pocket constitutions for distribution to Kansas students, but they aren’t just any constitutions. They are branded by the 917 Society and contain a link to that organization which has a very specific agenda that is not consistent with public education. While we haven’t accessed this year’s version, last year’s also had a QR code that went directly to a page for donating to the 917 Society, and the sample online has a spot for it on the back cover. Distribution of these branded materials is inappropriate and we hope districts avoid promoting...
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