The Wall Street Journal recently ran an editorial stating that Kansas schools have plenty of funding, that “union activists” are the ones who want more, that the school districts might just waste additional funding and that if the Supreme Court orders more funding, we should quickly change judicial selection. We disagree, and here is our letter. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303947904579339240495815388 Regarding your editorial “Kansas Democracy Lesson” (Jan. 17): Many parents and other Kansans who are not “union activists” are deeply disturbed by cuts to our schools’ operating budgets. Yes, despite what you’ve been told, overall increases in school funding in our state...
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Bruce Baker on CEE-Trust report for Kansas City, MO
Bruce Baker points out the bigger picture beyond the CEE-Trust report for Kansas City, MO. http://www.kansascity.com/2014/01/21/4766946/bruce-baker-kansas-city-public.html...
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Leave a Comment Game On letter to the editor addresses public education advocacy efforts of numerous groups throughout Kansas
“We face obstacles, but we’re here, and we’re getting organized and louder. We’re advocating for our children and our neighbors’ children because we understand the essential nature of a strong public education system. Please listen to us and join us.”http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2014/jan/27/letter-education-boosters/?opinion...
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Leave a Comment K-12 School Finance: The Clear Facts for Board Members, Legislators, Community Members, Business Owners, Parents & Educators
K-12 School Finance: The Clear Facts for Board Members, Legislators, Community Members, Business Owners, Parents & Educators developed by the Superintendents of the Southwest Plains Regional Service Center. Take a look for a very helpful, graphic explanation of important school funding facts. Click here: http://www.swprsc.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/52dfe36a3a5e3/K-12%20Education%20Funding%20rev%201-8-14.pdf ...
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