“Traxson said he has planned ahead because they saw this budget cut coming, even though the governor said in his campaign, it was important to keep money in the classrooms. “So Peabody cut three positions last year, in an already small staff. “‘It’s not just about the classroom, it’s about maintaining. And then, on top of that, we haven’t given our teachers a raise here in probably about six years,’ said Traxon. “So teachers go without raises, but Traxson said he’s lucky to have very dedicated staff who really care about the kids in this small town. “Some...
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Kansas parents must care enough to be vocal
We’re no longer just predicting education cuts. We can’t afford silence and complacency. Time to make your voices heard, Kansas. Who’s up for a walk in March? That leaves the most important state expenditure: public schools. This is where the state spends half its entire budget. Let’s consider this very carefully. The calculus behind cuts to K-12 education must be exactly right, because this is the politically high-risk area. Legislators and the governor are already saying Kansas schools are inefficient. Cuts are coming and indeed more were ordered last week. The answer to the inefficiency, of course, is...
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Leave a Comment We couldn’t agree more. Thank you Dr. Lane. Journey of a Superintendent: The Piano “Once to every man [woman] and nation, comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side . . .” From the Hymn, “Once to Every Man and Nation,” words by James R. Lowell Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Recently, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) has been under attack for replacing a 50-year-old piano, one that was used every day in instruction. Our critics contend that we are...
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“‘This will cause Blue Valley to fill a budget hole that was unanticipated and unplanned for,’ said [Blue Valley] Superintendent Tom Trigg, whose district will lose $1.1 million. “’Unfortunately, the effect of tax policy changes has cut the state’s revenue stream to the point that important services, such as public education, are no longer being adequately funded,’ Trigg said in an email.” Meanwhile Sen. Melcher of Leawood says schools just have to reduce administration and become more efficient, without acknowledging the increasing demands on schools now. Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article9376751.html...
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