Nationwide, public schools are under attack. The game plan includes: -undermining confidence in public education -underfunding public schools -diverting funds to charter schools, vouchers, and tax credit scholarships. In Kansas, we’ve been defending against the privatization movement for years. As a service to our community, we are hosting a FREE screening of the award-winning film: BACKPACK FULL OF CASH, narrated by Matt Damon, on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 at 6:30. We’ll have a short panel discussion after the screening. Backpack Full of Cash is a timely, concise explanation of what’s at stake in Kansas and across the country. It’s...
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Join us for Backpack Full of Cash Screening Oct. 17th
Please join us for a screening of Backpack Full of Cash on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:30 at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park, KS. Narrated by Matt Damon, the film takes on the threat of the privatization movement and its impact on our public schools and the students they serve. We’ll have a panel discussion after we watch the film. Admission is free. Bring a friend! If you can’t join us, you can attend the screening hosted by MORE2 on Thursday, October 12th at 6:30 at Trinity United Methodist Church (620 E. Armour Blvd,...
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Leave a Comment Statement on Gannon decision from KCEG
We agree with this statement from KCEG. “The rollback of failed tax policies and the school finance formula passed by the legislature earlier this year were good first steps in making sure Kansas schools have enough funding to provide a high-quality education, but today’s Supreme Court decision is a reminder that recovery from irresponsible tax policy will take time. “Lawmakers came together during the 2017 session to right Kansas’ fiscal ship, but work remains to repair the damage done by five years of a failed tax policy. Our schools have felt that damage especially keenly. From districts unable...
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Leave a Comment Dr. Lane optimistic about moving forward from Gannon decision
“The courts have clearly articulated the timeline, and provided the Legislature with guidance on what must be done. Public schools in Kansas made many positive gains during the 2017 legislative session. The willingness of our elected officials to work together for the betterment of our schools, and the economy of Kansas, leaves me confident we can meet the Court’s deadline. The tireless efforts of advocates, families, and leaders from across the state affirm that we can be successful, working together. The rent for providing our children an equitable and adequate education, no matter where they live in Kansas,...
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