In the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, our friends at Johnson County Educators asked us to share this KC Star letter to students by KC Mayor Sly James. “It’s time for you to unite to protect yourselves. You have to make your voices heard and your faces seen. Don’t listen to those who tell you that you are powerless, too young, or don’t have enough money. Acting together you can be powerful if you are visible and insistent. You aren’t too young to die, so you are, by definition, old enough to fight for your lives....
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Rural Messenger Editorial re: Dale Dennis
We believe the attack on Dale Dennis’ work is a political game. Read this editorial for a colorful description of the issue. The schemes of desperate politicians Originally posted to Facebook on 2/15/2018....
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Leave a Comment Washington Post Article on DeVos Dept. of Ed. Cuts to Support Vouchers
“More than $1 billion would be spent on private school vouchers and other school choice plans under the budget proposal released Monday by President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos… “The proposal would cut $3.6 billion — about 5 percent — from the Education Department by eliminating several discretionary programs, including one that funds after-school activities for needy children and another that covers teacher training. It contains many of the same ideas that DeVos pitched in her budget proposal last year, large portions of which Congress rejected.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2018/02/12/devos-seeks-massive-cuts-from-education-department-to-support-school-choice/?utm_term=.96fc3bf6a910&wpisrc=nl_sb_smartbrief Originally posted to Facebook on 2/15/2018....
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Leave a Comment KASB Notes Where KS Legislature Chose to Prorate Funds Instead of Follow Original Statute
Transportation is not the only service not funded according to statute. Other critical services, like Special Education, are also not funded as promised. This article offers important context for the recent transportation issue. https://www.wibwnewsnow.com/kasb-vp-notes-legislature-chos…/ Originally posted to Facebook on 2/14/2018....
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