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Invest in education

We agree with this plea. “Neither the Kansas Board of Regents nor the State Board of Education should let the state’s self-inflicted fiscal crisis dissuade them from doing their job, which includes outlining the funding priorities for education in the state to those who control the money… “With Kansas’ revenues still struggling to meet monthly projections, funding the 2016 and 2017 budgets as passed will be hard enough. And the state’s conservative Legislature and governor aren’t looking to spend more on anything, after having raised sales and other taxes in June to bridge a huge budget gap. With...
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State of Kansas is not a charity

“Here were my reflections throughout my ride: 1. Some things belong in the category of charity – for example, “A world free of MS”, probably a good fit. 2. Other things aren’t such a good fit for charity – for example, public education, paving streets, safe neighborhoods, immunizations and disease prevention, to quickly name a few. 3. Kansans are, by nature, ‘take care of your neighbor’ types, but it becomes harder to accomplish that with scant resources.” Read more here: http://realprosperityks.com/mckay-the-state-of-kansas-isnt-a-charity/...
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Lawmakers consider merit pay for teachers

As you watch this video, please note that Ron Highland is the Chair of the House Education Committee and Chair of the interim legislative committee meeting to discuss school finance and a new funding formula. Watch particularly at the :57 to 1:17 point. Our legislators are looking at merit pay, and the Chair of the House Education Committee and the interim legislative committee discussing school finance thinks it’s as simple as talking to the school janitor. We have concerns. Watch the video here: http://ksnt.com/2015/09/21/kansas-lawmakers-to-mull-idea-of-merit-pay-for-teachers/...
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