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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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Lawrence experiences growth under block grant

“‘We anticipated some growth (at the high school level), so we allocated some teaching positions, but not enough to account for 211 more kids,’ Doll said, in reference to four high school teaching positions that were added for this school year. “But other position reductions for this school year reduced high school positions. Contingency teachers for the middle and high schools — those not assigned to a classroom until closer to the beginning of the school year — were reduced from five teachers to three. The staff reductions were part of about 14 teaching positions not filled districtwide....
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