We used to believe that legislators who consistently voted contrary to the interests of our public schools and the children they serve just needed to be informed or hear from constituents. We have learned that some of them just won’t change their minds or listen to us. Their campaigns are funded almost entirely outside their districts, and they heed their funders. Public education supporters will need to understand who is and is not really pro-public education and support those who are. We agree with this editorial (though it states we recruit candidates, which we don’t actually do, rather...
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Heim’s mom provides lessons on equity for Kansas schools
“As we struggle with a providing equity and adequacy in a Kansas school funding formula we would do well to get my mom involved. Equity doesn’t look the same in every district. Equity doesn’t forget districts with special needs, but neither does it forget districts without them. “Kansans recognize that districts have different needs. Kansans know that we have to think about how to provide the best education to all of our children. My mom instilled in her family the understanding that helping my brother and sister was different from helping me, but it was just what we...
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Leave a Comment Markley to challenge McPherson in Republican primary
“Yet another south Johnson County Republican incumbent has drawn a primary challenger. “Overland Park resident Patty Markley on Tuesday filed to challenge incumbent Craig McPherson in the Republican primary for the House District 8 seat he has occupied since defeating incumbent Sheryl Spalding in 2012.” Read more here: http://bluevalleypost.com/2016/03/29/patty-markley-to-challenge-incumbent-craig-mcpherson-in-gop-primary-for-house-seat-44228....
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Leave a Comment Update from Rep. Ousley: More money must be infused into all our districts
“As a dad with kids in the SMSD, I’ve witnessed the cuts over the last six years. NE Jo Co Rep. Nancy Lusk (D) and I broke with our fellow Democrats, and voted to concur on the bill to protect our schools from additional cuts. I understand how maddening this is for other districts, and I agree that more money MUST be infused into all of our districts. “Republican leadership killed the Democratic bills that would do that in committee. “Many believe as a ‘rich’ district, SMSD can weather cuts. However, SMSD has 11 Title I schools, and...
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