We applaud Devin and his efforts! Quoted in the LA Times: But other Kansans are beginning to rebel. Devin Kelly, a parent of a second-grader and a fifth-grader in Johnson County, joined Game On for Kansas Schools, started by parents three years ago. “A lot of Kansans think, ‘Let it be; don’t make waves,’ and that was me until a year ago,” he said. “Class sizes were the tipping point.” A coalition of school districts and parents has sued the state, arguing that the funding from the state was not enough to suitably educate children. A three-judge panel...
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Pratt and Skyline are getting in the game!
We thank the Pratt and Skyline schools communities for having Game On out in February. Pratt and Skyline are getting in the game!...
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Leave a Comment Candidate Melton uses code for lack of public education support
If this is what your legislator or potential legislator says when asked if schools are adequately funded, you should be concerned, very concerned. We’ve found this language to be code for “I will not support increased funding for schools. I believe our schools waste the money they have. I will support neo-charters, vouchers, tax credit scholarships and any other ALEC education bill I see.” “Melton’s campaign site also says he is committed to strong schools, and that we ‘owe it to our citizens to ensure a positive return on those dollars spent.’ Asked Monday if he thought the state...
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Leave a Comment Nemaha community is getting in the game!
Game On was at Nemaha Schools in Seneca, KS. The Nemaha community is getting in the game! ...
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