This past weekend I completed a trek of 60 miles from Merriam, Kansas to Topeka, Kansas. People who thought I was crazy when I filed to run for a political office now know it. Who in their right mind would set out to walk 60 miles? Well I have had more than enough time to contemplate this question and here is a long answer. In 2013, my youngest son was in 2nd grade. I was the PTA president. I, along with other parents, was concerned when my son’s class had 30 students. Thirty students was a wake-up call...
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JOCO leaders need to speak out on ongoing problems
“And Johnson County’s top politicians and business leaders need to take a cue from Gerlach and speak out more often about the ongoing problems that Brownback and the Legislature are creating in Topeka.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/joco-opinion/article66635587.html....
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Leave a Comment Parents should demand great education
“Don’t let our schools fall into a state of mediocrity — with over-extended staff and under-funded resources. Don’t let farm kids suffer so rich people can get richer. Don’t back down, make bold moves. Demand nothing less than great education.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/joco-opinion/article66656447.html....
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Leave a Comment House Education Committee passes bill to ban KS College and Career Ready Standards
Led by Rep. Grosserode, who homeschools her children, the House Education Committee voted to ban the Kansas College and Career Ready standards, which school districts have been implementing since 2010. The bill would require “the Kansas State Board of Education to present a new set to the Legislature before implementation in 2017.” We oppose this bill as it is based on a lack of comprehension of how the standards are used in Kansas schools and usurps the role of the State Board of Education. Contact your Representative this weekend. Read more here: http://m.cjonline.com/news/state/2016-03-18/common-core-k-12-standards-get-boot-kansas-house-committee#gsc.tab=0. UPDATE: This bill failed to pass...
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