The state is not keeping up with its obligation to pay special ed costs, and districts are having to pay those costs out of their general funds. This is another example of why “overall funding is up” is not an adequate response. “Chanute resident Chad Small stood up and said that he was the father of three children, one of whom has special needs. He told the governor that while funding for special education PROGRAMS hasn’t been cut in the last four years, it has still not kept up with rising costs. “‘State statue says that your office...
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Moving forward
Game On community, thank you to those who voted, got your friends and family to vote, phone banked, canvassed, donated and began discussing politics in your social circles. The results are in, and we are left with leadership that does not properly prioritize public education, despite what their ads and post cards said. We know the current budget is unsustainable, and we know that cuts to education are coming, and the situation will become a lot more “real” to people as we move forward. Today, we have 4 requests for you. 1. Thank the candidates in your area...
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Over 500,000 students in Kansas public schools can’t vote and are counting on you, your friends and your family members to be their voice. Model good citizenship and be an informed voter tomorrow....
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