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“I think the whole case is built on a misunderstanding of what we do spend,” said Rep. Huebert. But schools say they’re not getting enough money to provide a good education. “Too many kids in the classroom. Not enough individual attention. No opportunity for summer school. No opportunity for extended learning opportunities to really help kids who need more help,” said Rupe. Rep. Huebert, we do understand what we spend, but we also understand what is needed.   Kansas court to issue school finance ruling www.kwch.com TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court will release its ruling on...

Game On parents were interviewed by KMBC before tomorrow’s ruling. http://m.kmbc.com/news/ruling-in-kansas-school-funding-lawsuit-due-friday/24850338 Ruling in Kansas school funding lawsuit due Friday m.kmbc.com A decision is due early Friday that will affect every parent and child in Kansas.  ...

Evidence abounds that privatization has spawned abuse, fraud and waste…The for-profit education industry, for one, appears to be rife with fraud at every level, from kindergarten to college. The firm [Nathaniel] Davis heads, K12 Inc., has yet to show it is superior to public schools. In Kansas, the company’s Lawrence Virtual High School posted a graduation rate last spring of 26.3 percent, compared to the 90.9 percent rate at the city’s two public high schools. The local school board kicked out K12 management last month, but the company will collect its fee until June 30. Experienced teachers and education...