The bill to require teachers to vote every three years to retain their union passed on emergency final action this afternoon after it was forwarded earlier today. “Sen. Jeff Longbine, R-Emporia, said no teachers or school board members approached lawmakers in committee to say the measure was needed. He expressed concern the Legislature is reneging on a deal reached last year between representatives from school districts and teachers on changes to how negotiations are handled between the groups. Lawmakers approved the deal.” Read more here: http://m.cjonline.com/news/2016-03-23/senate-passes-bill-requiring-teacher-union-elections#gsc.tab=0 On roll call the vote was: Yea – (22) (Are they representing you?)...
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Kansas weather iffy, schools need to be great
This is one reason we need really good public schools to attract people to Kansas and keep them here. The weather can be a little iffy. ??...
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Leave a Comment Recaps of House vote on bill to repeal KCCRS
Here are two recaps of yesterday’s House action on the bill to repeal the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards: http://cjonline.com/news/state/2016-03-22/house-votes-reject-bill-repealing-common-core-education-standards and http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2016/mar/22/house-rejects-bill-repeal-common-core-standards/....
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Leave a Comment A note to the Game On team
Thank you all for listening in on hearings, following along on the internet, Facebook and Twitter, sharing information with your friends, contacting your legislators and checking their votes! You are making a difference! We know there are other things you’d rather be doing, but hang in there for a few more days. The legislature will go on a month-long spring break after Thursday or Friday, but keep it up until then!...
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