Opinion
Missouri school board member running for re-election votes to ban opponent from district propertyFor the last four years, I’ve been digging into the questionable practices, policies and decisions in my local school district of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. In doing so, I’ve connected with… Read More
January 26, 2026
Education
OP-ED: Is it too much to expect school board candidate forums to address academics?Campaigning for spring elections is now in full swing, and in one Missouri school district, it’s brought controversy over the focus of candidate forums. Lee’s Summit Reorganized School District No. Read More
February 11, 2025
Public Education
Second Kansas City-area school district lowers bar for grades; new bottom is 50%, ‘any effort’ earns 60%Students in a Kansas City-area school district who do no work could end a course with 50% on their record, and with “any effort” receive a minimum of 60%. That’s… Read More
September 13, 2023
Courts
Missouri school district faces federal lawsuit from outspoken parent it banned from district propertyAs one Missouri school district resumes classes, it awaits a court date over a lawsuit filed last month by a parent who says he was banned from the school for… Read More
August 31, 2023