We thank United School Administrators of Kansas for inviting us to speak at their annual convention in Wichita about parent engagement and how parents and school administrators can work together to protect Kansas public education. Let’s do this!...
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Brownback makes appearance in SMSD saying he supports full day kindergarten; legislators remain cool
“’Do I think it’s probably beneficial for a child? Probably not,’ said Rep. Kasha Kelley, chairwoman of the House Education Committee. . . . All-day kindergarten advocates point to research showing that those students — who get three to four hours more of instruction — are higher achievers. They learn language and math skills faster, are less likely to be held back and adapt quicker socially. . . Rep. Stephanie Clayton, an Overland Park Republican, has volunteered in her daughter’s kindergarten class and believed kids in the half-day class were hurriedly pushed along. ‘We don’t want to rush...
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Kansas Board of Education using post cards to promote positive information about Kansas public education
The Kansas State Board of Education has created a series of postcards using the theme “Great Things are Happening in Kansas!” Each week a different postcard will be delivered to legislators. The goal is to promote positive information about education in Kansas....
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