Here’s another great way to show support of public schools. Not everyone is able to walk to Topeka, but everyone can find a way to tune in, stand up and speak out. Have your child wear red to show support for public ed on Monday, March 30. https://www.facebook.com/MainStreamCoalition/photos/a.158596369790.114979.12415409790/10153199632844791/?type=1&fref=nf...
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The Game On walk to Topeka started Friday, March 27
Our 60-mile walk to Topeka has begun! Join us, cheer us on and use it as a way to talk to friends and neighbors about issues facing public education in Kansas. Friday’s kick off was held at 9:15 am at Chatlain Park in Merriam. Speakers included Janet Waugh, Kansas State Board of Education, Rep. Stephanie Clayton, Rep. Nancy Lusk. Follow on Twitter at #w4KSkids....
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Leave a Comment Educate Lawrence hosts rally with Game On Saturday at South Park
Please join us at the rally for public education this Saturday at noon at South Park in Lawrence. And help us welcome GAME ON FOR KANSAS SCHOOLS as they walk through Lawrence on their way to Topeka to tell lawmakers to FUND KANSAS SCHOOLS! https://www.facebook.com/events/1072309182783306/...
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Leave a Comment Adequate funding not a priority
“The Kansas Legislature is apparently brewing for a battle with the courts – not because they’re right, but because they don’t like being told they’re wrong when it comes to education funding. “In a week’s time, ultra-conservative Republicans in the House and Senate tossed out a school finance plan that had evolved over the course of about 23 years because it was too difficult for them to understand… “They have passed a more simple-minded finance plan that provides block grants to districts. The beauty of this plan, they claim, is that it allows more “local control.” In other...
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