This article provides insight into the education situation in Florida (which some would like to be a model for Kansas and other states), but it’s also instructive on the top priority given to public education in state constitutions around the country. “As of today, all fifty state constitutions protect education. The specifics of each differ, but the general thrust is the same in all of them: the state has an absolute duty to provide an equal and/or adequate system of public education. In this respect, education holds a unique place in state constitutions. It is the singular thing...
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Dec. 4, 2017 School Finance Response Special Committee Agenda
Here’s the agenda for the December 4th meeting of the Special Committee on a Comprehensive Response to the School Finance Decision. Originally posted to Facebook on 12/4/17...
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Leave a Comment Colorado’s Douglas County Stands Up for Public Schools
Way to go DougCo! We’ve watched from Kansas as anti-public education school board candidates, funded by AFP and other outside dark money took over the Douglas County school board. The community reclaimed their school board in recent elections and is beginning to repair the damage. Great news! Originally posted to Facebook on 12/2/17 https://coloradopolitics.com/dougco-school-board-likely-move-quickly-voucher-repeal/...
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Leave a Comment Game On Engages with Community
Thank you USA/Kansas for the opportunity for Game On, Goddard Advocates for Public Education and Stand Up Blue Valley to speak with Kansas school district leaders about community engagement. Originally posted to Facebook on 12/2/17 ...
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