KPI (ALEC/AFP’s Kansas relative) is proceeding with step one of the ALEC playbook-undermine confidence in the existing public school system. That lays the groundwork for step 2 which is diverting public funds to private schools, online schools and a distorted version of charters. How about we recognize the rising needs of our schools in terms of children living in poverty, English language learners and the increasing demands of a globalized economy and stop fighting court cases calling current funding unconstitutional and make the schools that take ALL children the best they can be? http://www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/first-bell/2013/may/6/ad-campaign-accuses-kansas-schools-of-lo/...
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DOJ determines voucher programs in Wisconsin have been discriminating against disabled students and orders changes.
We warned that voucher programs (and ALEC-type charters) do discriminate and are wrong for Kansas....
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Leave a Comment Kansas teachers among lowest paid in nation
In case you’ve recently been told that teacher salaries rather than unrealistic tax cuts are to blame for budget shortfalls in Kansas schools. Our teachers work incredibly hard every day, but unfortunately, our state ranks among the worst for teachers’ average wages. And declining revenues will make it increasingly more difficult for Kansas to make much needed investments in K-12 and remain competitive. 1926 ...
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Leave a Comment A Florida mom dispells the Florida Reform Model for North Carolina.
A Florida mom dispells the Florida Reform Model for North Carolina. They’re trying to sell the same package in Kansas. We don’t want to buy it. http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/03/2866233/nc-wont-find-any-school-miracles.html...
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