Thank you for the Game On shout out Emily Parnell, and we agree with your conclusion. “It’s easy to look at this sum of money and think that education is in good shape. That at least this school district can breathe a sigh of relief despite state budget cuts. It might appear that the funding our children need to grow and thrive is in place. But this may not be so. “I follow a group, Game on for Kansas Schools, that shares oodles of information about education needs and news. One after another, articles demystify the smoke-and-mirrors surrounding...
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KSN reports small schools feel pressure of cuts
“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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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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