Public school supporters and the children of Kansas lost a strong advocate yesterday. Rest in peace Karen Godfrey. Sorry to have to post this: 7/22/2014 Today, the KNEA family extends its deepest sympathy to Rich Godfrey and to the family of KNEA President, Karen Godfrey upon her passing at home earlier this afternoon. Those of us who were blessed to work alongside Karen, came to know her as the most dedicated advocate for the education and well-being of children in Kansas. Even more, Karen was a trusted and dear friend to so many whose lives she touched. Karen’s...
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KC Star endorsements in KC area districts
More information on primary races. Vote on or before August 5 and tell your friends to vote, too! Your children can’t vote. They need you to be their voices. The Kansas Legislature sorely needs lawmakers who are more committed to the well being of their state and communities than they are to right-wing causes. Unfortunately, the 2012 elections swept too many ideologues into the Capitol. The result has been bizarre and destructive legislation and national ridicule. Voters have a chance to undo some of the damage in the Aug. 5 primary. Here are The Star’s recommendations in selected...
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Leave a Comment Vote in August 5 primaries; advance voting now open
Are you going to be on vacation August 5? Would you rather avoid lines and vote now? You can do an advance ballot and even vote in person in a county election office now in most counties. Vote and tell 3 friends to vote, too. Here’s more information: http://kssos.org/elections/elections_registration_voting.html...
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Leave a Comment Charter schools in Ohio educating at twice the cost and worse than public schools
Here’s another warning on charters from Ohio. “We were told at the beginning, ‘We can do it cheaper and better.’ And they are doing it at twice the cost and it’s worse,” said [Stephen] Dyer. Charter schools are funded by the state on the backs of school districts and taxpayers. . . Since 2011, when [Attorney General Mike] DeWine moved into office, his staff has been charged with the task of collecting $30 million from failed charter schools. It has collected a little more than $422,000. Nearly $30.5 million in tax money is still uncollected.” http://www.nbc4i.com/story/24778722/nbc4-investigates-taxpayers-left-holding-bill-for-charter-schools#.U8tKfkW7Fuo.facebook ...
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