Members of a self described education advocacy group arrived at the Kansas statehouse today, after traveling more than sixty miles on foot to get there…Group members say it is an important time for Kansans to stand up for education. There are several clips to view here: http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Group-Walks-60-Miles-To-Support-Kansas-Education-298025511.html...
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Andover Parent Legislative Council supports teacher Chelli Martin Cranmer
Sharing from our friends at the Andover Parent Legislative Council. Thank you for walking 60 miles, Chelli Martin Cranmer and for sharing your inspiration with us! Several of the 60-mile walkers addressed the education supporters gathered at the Kansas Capitol yesterday. Chelli Martin Cranmer talked about the many “hats” she wore while walking — teacher, parent, daughter and aunt. She teaches at Andover High School, and her dad was Robert Martin, for whom Robert M. Martin Elementary was named. But she focused on her nephew, Robby Martin, who is a Wichita State University junior who plans to be...
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“Educators and community members marched from Kansas City to Topeka over the weekend, making a statement about public education. “Governor Sam Brownback and Republican leaders say a new plan to fund schools through ‘Block Grants’ will give more money and flexibility to local schools. “Activists with ‘Game on Kansas’ are marching because they disagree.” http://ksnt.com/2015/03/30/kansas-parents-say-game-on-for-public-education/...
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http://kansaspublicradio.org/kpr-news/education-advocates-walk-60-miles-kansas-statehouse...
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