KS Bd of Ed met with legislators yesterday. Sen. Melcher complained of “generous” funding and stagnant test scores without acknowledging large increases in students in poverty and ELLs. Other legislators said consolidation would save money but no one will propose it because doing so would be political suicide. See article below and this one: http://cjonline.com/news/2013-10-16/legislators-education-leaders-hold-amicable-discussion...
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Game On for Kansas Schools is not a well-funded front group for left-wing special interests
Why would the KS GOP choose to mislead people about Game On? Is it important for them to draw attention away from Game On’s public education advocacy efforts? In their latest statewide e-newsletter, they mischaracterized our position on judicial review of school funding and concluded by saying, “This is what we are fighting- well funded front groups for leftwing special interests.” Let us be perfectly clear. Game On is a nonpartisan, grassroots public education advocacy group. We are parents, teachers, and other concerned community members throughout Kansas. We receive no outside funding. We have no staff. We are...
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Leave a Comment KC Star recognizes decisive time for Kansas schools
“While declaring autonomy from the courts, some Kansas lawmakers have no problems trying to impose their will on elected members of local school boards, as well as on the elected state Board of Education.” Kansans need to stand up and make sure legislators know the value we place on public schools. Read more here:http://www.kansascity.com/2013/10/15/4554997/decisive-time-for-kansas-schools.html#storylink=cpy...
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Leave a Comment Privatization without oversight leads to abuse in NJ and NY
Significant financial issues arise at private schools for students with disabilities receiving public funding :http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/10/nj_private_schools_students_disabilities_spotty_oversight_high_salaries_nepotism_luxury_cars_busines.html?flv=1...
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