Well done, Zach and Norine! My son, Zach, and I created a short video* to promote public education in Kansas — because we believe that an educated populace drives the economy, promotes democracy, and provides opportunities for everyone. And, it is in jeopardy. Kansans can be proud of what they have accomplished with the support of a solid public education, and our current students continue that tradition. If you also believe in public education for Kansas please: 1. Share this video on your Facebook page so that we can spread the word throughout Kansas, and 2. Write your...
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Chanute board discusses draft K-12 committee report
“Proffitt said despite the report being tabled in the form released Monday, it is still concerning because it shows attitudes held by some legislators about what changes need to be made to K-12 education. “The report found that the current system is not adequate and that the funding system needs to be revamped. He said he found many concerning things in the report. Proffitt quoted a section of 11-page report, which reads: ‘The old school funding system did not require districts to make efficient use of taxpayer money … To be clear, ‘efficient’ does not simply mean cutting...
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Leave a Comment Stand Up Blue Valley counters Melcher survey
Well said, Stand Up Blue Valley. Are your neighbors informed enough to see through the spin? If not, educate them. Sharing from our friends at Stand Up Blue Valley: Voters in District 11 recently got a mailer from Sen. Jeff Melcher containing a Citizen Survey and Legislative Update. In his mailer (paid for by taxpayers) Melcher repeats much of the misinformation being spread by Brownback and other anti-public-education legislators in his discussion of education funding issues. He starts with this assertion: “Most Kansans don’t realize that our current education system hasn’t changed much since the 1960’s…” Stand Up...
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Leave a Comment Ousley added to House Education Committee
Congratulations, Rep. Ousley! We know you “walk the walk” when it comes to Kansas public education! “‘“This is a critical time for education in Kansas,’ Ousley said. ‘There are those who would rather privatize public schools than provide them with the funds they need to continue to provide a quality foundation for success.’” Read more here: http://pvpost.com/2016/01/06/ousely-appointed-by-democratic-leader-to-serve-on-house-education-committee-46186...
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