We warned that voucher programs (and ALEC-type charters) do discriminate and are wrong for Kansas....
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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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Leave a Comment Florida legislature giving $91 million to charter schools
Last week Senate President (and former ALEC national Chair and current ALEC national Board of Directors member) Susan Wagle promised to push for the expansion of charters that is a core part of the ALEC agenda/Florida Reform model. Also last week the Florida legislature agreed to give $91 million to charter schools for facilities. How would funding 2 separate school systems with separate facilities help Kansas children when our legislature is already underfunding the public schools we have? And keep in mind that while true public school facilities remain public property, charter school facilities become the property of...
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