Representative Ousley gives his take on recent developments in Kansas. “Normally, when someone loses a lawsuit, they comply with the order against them or face a penalty. The proposed additional funding cuts indicate the State does not intend to comply, but is actively trying to alter those who sit on the Court that ruled against it.” Read more here: http://pvpost.com/2015/01/26/nejc-capitol-update-changing-formula-may-primarily-way-delay-compliance-35753...
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Judge orders charter school operator to pay almost $1 million
Here’s another example of what we don’t want in Kansas. “A federal judge in Missouri has ordered a charter school operator to pay nearly $1 million to the board of Renaissance Academy in Kansas City for saddling the school with unreasonably high lease payments. “The ruling against Imagine Schools Inc. deals with the kind of relationship that existed with charter schools in St. Louis, where critics also alleged that the company benefitted at the expense of students.” http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/judge-orders-kansas-city-charter-school-operator-to-pay-nearly/article_8cff1bc9-9cbf-57d6-ae09-c25a2f82ea3a.html...
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Leave a Comment Senator Masterson spins proposed cuts to education
Sen. Masterson again shows his true colors on public education funding. Will voters remember when he’s up for election? “Brownback’s allies contend it’s unfair to portray the trend as a cut because the amounts for fiscal 2016 and 2017 exceed the aid for fiscal 2014. Senate budget committee Chairman Ty Masterson suggested that the governor’s critics are ‘myopically focused’ on the changes from 2015 to 2016. “‘It’s certainly not the whole truth,’ said Masterson, an Andover Republican. “But Sen. Laura Kelly, the budget committee’s ranking Democrat, scoffed, ‘It is a cut.’ “‘You’re taking money out of the classroom,’...
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Leave a Comment Kansas teacher Lori Rice informs legislators
Thank you to Lori Rice, Kansas teacher, for speaking out and advising others to join her. “Below is my letter I will be sending to my government leaders as they start planning funding and making laws about this world I live in every day. As you write your letter, give a short background about yourself, tell about your school or classroom and tell what should be done. Be specific if you know of a bill or funding that is being considered in education. Share your voice and stand up for education.” Read her letter here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2015/01/25/teacher-to-legislators-heres-how-your-decisions-impact-my-students-every-single-day/ This advice applies...
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