Good opinion piece by Dayna Miller, president of the Kansas Association of School Boards. “But Kansans are accustomed to making difficult choices. Just as past generations invested in our education, we owe it to the children currently in school and future generations to adequately fund public schools. It is an investment in ourselves and in Kansas.” http://www.kansas.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article192028729.html Originally posted to Facebook on January 2, 2018...
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Legislators Consider Advancing Constitutional Amendment
Our legislators need to focus their efforts on adequately funding our children’s education and stop thinking they can evade their responsibility by amending the constitution. “Nothing is finalized, but Republican legislative leaders are eager for the 2018 Legislature to advance an amendment designed to erase or weaken language in the Kansas Constitution relied upon by plaintiffs to win school-finance cases that prompted larger state investment in K-12 schools. Two-thirds majorities in the House and Senate are needed to place amendments on the ballot, but a simple majority of Kansans voting is sufficient to amend the Constitution.” Originally posted...
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Leave a Comment Why Diane Ravitch is “Overtly Political”
Well said, Ms. Ravitch. We have come to understand the importance of being “political” even when you are primarily focused on policy. “But when you observe malfeasance, fraud, lies, propaganda, corruption, and error, you can’t stand by as a detached observer. You just can’t. “You have to get political, get up, act, raise your voice, fight for what you believe in.” Originally posted to Facebook on 12/28/17. Thank You, TrustED! Let Me Explain….. [Error Corrected] ...
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Leave a Comment We agree with our friends at Johnson County Educators! “And while adequate funding may not be the whole answer, best practices such as smaller class sizes, intervention programs, high quality early childhood programs, strong special education programs, and fair compensation to retain and attract the best and the brightest, all cost money.” Originally posted to Facebook on 12/23/17. ...
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