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This story makes us think about the importance of due process for teachers and the tendency to bully in those in authority right now. “A high-profile lobbyist and former chief of staff to Gov. Sam Brownback confronted a teacher Monday about a reference she made to the governor. “Witnesses called David Kensinger’s behavior “badgering” and “hostile” and described Topeka Unified School District 501 teacher Jenay Weekly’s conduct as professional…Teachers who witnessed the confrontation said Weekly was visibly shaken afterward and added that Kensinger had made them feel uncomfortable.” Read more here: http://cjonline.com/news/2015-03-05/lobbyist-confronts-topeka-teacher-accuses-her-disrespecting-governor...

Gannon update: the district court panel will hear the pending motions rather than having those motions go before the Supreme Court. Read more here: http://cjonline.com/news/2015-03-05/kansas-supreme-court-sends-school-finance-lawsuit-back-shawnee-county-district-court...