Our favorite quote from Heather Ousley in this article: “I know that some people don’t think politics is polite conversation, but if my children’s education is being screwed up, I’m no longer in the mood to worry about being polite.” http://educationvotes.nea.org/2013/08/05/not-on-our-watch-part-2-kansas-educators-parents-keep-lawmakers-in-check/ ...
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How much does Texas public education cost? Texas has no idea, and Kansas shouldn’t be following their lead
“Look out Texas, here comes Kansas!” WHY does Governor Brownback want us to follow Texas? People who want to live in Texas can move there. Many others choose to move to/stay in Kansas because of quality public schools. We don’t want to be in a race to the bottom! Jerry Burkett explains the pitiful funding situation that Texas public schools are in, thanks to the Lege. How Much Does Texas Public Education Cost? Texas Has No Idea! By Dr. Jerry R. Burkett It’s 1991 and the New York Giants win the Super Bowl 20-19 after a missed Buffalo...
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Leave a Comment “Reform” movement golden boy Tony Bennett proves our suspicions are correct
Education “reformer” Tony Bennett is stepping down as Florida education commissioner after emails revealed he worked to change the “C” grade of a prominent donor’s charter school while he was Indiana’s education head before being ousted in a public uprising. Why does that matter to us in Kansas? Because A-F grading of schools is part of the ALEC/Florida reform model (along with diverting funds from public schools for charters, vouchers, etc.) being pushed by some of our legislators and their backers, and because it shows that when we shine a light on these “reforms” they are more about money,...
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“There is no power so great as the power of outraged moms. They are stronger than the Koch brothers, stronger than the Walton Family Foundation, stronger even than Bill Gates. When the lives of their children are at risk, they are a mighty and unstoppable force.” Diane Ravitch writing about a Facebook page created by Tennessee moms aimed at removing their state education commissioner (and promoter of the ALEC/Florida reform model). Kansas moms, dads, teachers and friends, get outraged and hold your legislators accountable....
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