“Hundreds of education advocates rallied at the Kansas Statehouse Monday and urged lawmakers to boost spending on public schools. Judith Deedy, with the group Game On for Kansas Schools, argues that many lawmakers aren’t hearing the concerns of parents. Deedy is asking lawmakers to stop legislation that she says targets teachers.” Read/listen to more here: http://kansaspublicradio.org/kpr-news/education-advocates-rally-kansas-statehouse....
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Hundreds rally at Capitol
“They gathered on the Capitol steps after marching a few blocks from Topeka High School, the culmination of a walk to Topeka organized by an advocacy group, Game On for Kansas Schools. Some participants walked 60 miles. “’Make no mistake about it, public education is under attack in Kansas,’ Rep. Don Hineman, a Dighton Republican and a moderate, told the crowd, which included parents and teachers.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article65958602.html#storylink=cpy...
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“Hutchinson educator Lynette Krieger-Zook said the goal is to be a voice for her children, students and colleagues that the public education system is a basic Kansas value. “Those marching are worried about the state of public education in the state. “‘I just see firsthand how the continual cuts are hurting our classrooms, hurting our children, the morale of teachers,’ Krieger-Zook said.” Watch the full report here: http://m.kwch.com/news/ks-educators-march-to-topeka/38500308....
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“Other days this session have seen lawmakers try to block state education standards, impeach justices, ban refugees and end daylight saving time, among other unnecessary legislation. Meanwhile, the budget that lawmakers approved doesn’t balance and tax collections keep falling short of estimates. “Only 25 percent of Kansans are satisfied with the Legislature, according to a recent poll. Based on the work product, it is surprising it’s that high.” Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/opinion/editorials/article66528637.html...
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