“We cannot move the economy forward by dramatically defunding education in this state.” MO Gov. Nixon in the New York Times. We also applaud the 100 school boards that have passed resolutions supporting Nixon’s tax bill veto. Don’t race us to the bottom, Missouri. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/10/us/in-missouri-governor-turns-tax-cut-debate-against-gop.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0...
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Seven things you need to know about your local public school
Here’s something to share with those who don’t have children in school as well as those who do.http://www.good.is/posts/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-your-local-public-school?utm_medium=tdg&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=readon&utm_content=Seven+Things+You+Need+to+Know+About+Your+Local+Public+School...
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Leave a Comment Teacher staffing an emerging issue
We are closely watching the issue of teacher staffing. We have seen some of our best teachers leave the profession entirely or move to other states or to private schools, and we question whether young people will choose teaching when they see tax plans that pit income tax rates against public school funding and other bills that show some in the legislature undervalue our public schools. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/sep/08/kansas-faces-looming-teacher-shortage/...
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Leave a Comment More on Jim Hinson and issues facing SMSD
Here is some additional insight into SMSD’s new superintendent and the issues the district is facing. It also includes input from Game On members. .http://m.pitch.com/kansascity/jim-hinson-shawnee-mission-school-district-independence-school-district-funding/Content?oid=3405187...
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