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Walk to Topeka at time of high stakes

“‘I think ultimately our goal is to tell parents to get in the game,’ she said. ‘I mean, it is time to be paying attention. It is time to be focusing on what is impacting their children and their children’s classroom. We are the people who are being represented in Topeka. And if our concerns aren’t being addressed, we need to consider who we’re electing to represent us.'” Read more here: http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2016/mar/13/fourth-straight-year-school-advocates-marching-top/...
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Realtor/dad urges involvement in school funding support

“Honestly, I feel guilty that I have not had more of a voice on this issue. Yet moving forward that will change. I also feel guilty that all of the wonderful teachers that I know at Prairie Elementary, where my son Ben attends, are not guaranteed a job as of the new school year. These teachers who dedicate their lives to our communities are victims of a failed state budget and revenue system. That does not seem fair to me… “At the end of the day, I urge you to contact your representative and let them know that...
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Emporia walkers complete Day 2

From one of our Emporia walkers: Reflecting on a great day out on the trail for public education. A great big thanks to our support team! Jim and Gloria Hannon…..walking, driving the escort vehicle, and those fabulous treats! Eleanor Middleton Browning, thanks for shuttling us around! Thanks for the send off, Sharol Cutrell! Thanks to Devin from Game On for Kansas Schools for walking with us. Thanks to Erica Huggard for putting this together and coordinating everything. See you in the morning, Chris Warneke Parks, Erica Huggard, Jim and Gloria Hannon, and the other walkers from Lyon County...
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