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David Hicks

David Hicks writes for The Sentinel, a publication focusing on news and issues in the state of Kansas.

Public Education
Kansas college reportedly spent $438K on DEI office

(The Sentinel) – While blue-chip companies like Walmart, Meta (owner of Facebook), Ford, McDonald’s, Lowe’s, John Deere, and Harley-Davidson scale back or entirely shut down their recent emphasis… Read More

February 13, 2025
Government
Is Kansas Dept of Ed fear-mongering schools about expanding ICE investigations?

(The Sentinel) – The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has provided guidance to school districts on how to respond to a recent directive from the U. S. Department of… Read More

February 6, 2025
Public Education
Kansas school board poster removal policy brings anxious protestors to meeting

(The Sentinel) – The Paola, Kansas, school board policy of removing non-instructional posters inside school property drew protests from supporters of the LGBTQ community at a recent … Read More

January 22, 2025
Public Education
Kansas superintendent says reductions in student body led to district’s $5 million shortfall

(The Sentinel) – Leavenworth USD 453 Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams told city leaders his district is facing a $5 million budget deficit this year, due to decreased student enrollment worsened… Read More

January 8, 2025
Public Education
Kansas school bus driver arrested for alleged sexual assault of student

(The Sentinel) – William A. Wetzel, of Augusta, a school bus aide for USD 402, was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a student aboard one… Read More

January 3, 2025