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As we read the reactions of our governor and some legislators, several things come to mind. First, they are angry at being required to fund schools equitably and adequately. They are balking at providing our children the resources they need. That’s what this is actually about. Second, this is not judicial activism. The legislature backed away from promises made in the Montoy case over a decade ago. Funding was increased for a couple of years, and then Base State Aid Per Pupil was cut during the recession and hasn’t been restored. The Gannon case wasn’t brought by the...

The latest Gannon decision is out, and the Supreme Court has ruled against the state, again. More to come, but here’s a link to the decision. http://www.kscourts.org/Cases-and-Opinions/opinions/SupCt/2016/20160527/113267.pdf...

http://www.brookings.edu/research/reports/2016/05/26-on-negative-effects-of-school-vouchers-dynarski...

Yet another example of why expanding charters in Kansas is not a good idea. “In other words, there is no evidence the free-market capitalism allowed in Utah’s charter school system is providing better results for students. “But it clearly is producing winners. One company that received more than $4 million last year is headed by the sister of the president of the state charter school board. Another company ($1 million from charters last year) is operated by a state legislator, and two others ($4.7 million and $4.5 million last year) are run by relatives of legislators. (Surprise! All...