Education, Kansas
Civic learning survey shows room for improvement in Kansas(The Sentinel) — March 6-10 was National Civic Learning Week. But a 50-state survey of curriculum and legislative initiatives shows Kansas lagging behind in dedication to teaching civics, defined by … Read More
Education, Kansas
Kansas school district pressures teachers to use gender pronouns with warning: ‘could lead to death’(The Heartlander) — A Kansas school district is telling teachers that misgendering students “could lead to death.” A Freedom of Information Act request from Parents Defending Education (PDE) revealed that Wichita… Read More
Education, Kansas
Landmark ‘School District Board of Education Member Free Speech and Transparency Act’ gets hearing in Kansas House(The Sentinel) — HB 2382, the School District Board of Education Member Free Speech and Transparency Act, was introduced at a hearing before the House Education Budget Committee. The bill amends current… Read More
Kansas, Opinion
Republican leaders champion flat income tax, historic rate cuts in KansasAs Democrats in eight blue states advance unprecedented new wealth tax schemes, Republican leaders in the Sunflower State are laser-focused on delivering pro-growth income tax cuts and strengthening their state’s… Read More
Education, Kansas
Kansas school superintendent allegedly misused federal funds, audit finds(The Sentinel) — A yearly audit of the Morris County Unified School District 417 found significant problems within the district — particularly in the handling of COVID relief funds. Morris… Read More
Education, Kansas, Opinion
Kansas education commissioner claims ‘proficient’ is a made-up term(The Sentinel) – Kansas education commissioner Randy Watson last week told the State Board of Education that “proficient is a made-up term that the federal government makes us define.” Watson… Read More
Education, Kansas
Parent cites Leavenworth High School for lack of transparency, accountability(The Sentinel) — What began last year as concern over content in an English Language Arts class has repeated itself this school year and resulted in a Leavenworth High School parent… Read More
Kansas, Taxes
Bill before Kansas Legislature would exempt Social Security payments from state income taxA bill recently passed out of the Kansas Senate Tax Committee would be a significant boon to retirees on a fixed income. Senate Bill 33, the first piece of… Read More
Kansas, Uncategorized
Kansas Board of Regents may drop algebra as a college graduation requirement(The Sentinel) – One out of three college students in Kansas fails algebra, the vice president for academic affairs for the Kansas Board of Regents disclosed to the board at… Read More
Kansas, Open Records
Kansas Supreme Court: KORA requires production of electronic recordsA Kansas Supreme Court decision has put public records custodians on notice: under the Kansas Open Records Act they must provide electronic copies of electronic records. “This ruling clarifies that… Read More
Kansas, Local Government
New Johnson County Commission chair acts to restrict public access to meetingsIncoming Chairman of the Johnson County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) Mike Kelly has announced changes to public access and comment in meetings, a move that a former rival says… Read More
Kansas, Legislature
GOP legislators offer Kansans “A Better Way” in 2023(The Sentinel) – As the Kansas Legislature reconvenes, Republican leaders unveil their 2023 agenda, offering “A Better Way: Our Commitment to Kansas” The eight-point plan ranges from a simpler tax… Read More
Education, Kansas
Wichita private school, one of 8 finalists for Yass Prize, awarded $500,000(The Sentinel) – A private school in Wichita, Kansas, which primarily serves African American students, was recently awarded $500,000 as one of the finalists for the prestigious Yass Prize. Read More
Kansas, Taxes
Kansas loses population while neighboring states gain(The Sentinel) – Kansas is one of 18 states to see a decline in population between July 2021 and July 2022, according to the Census Bureau. The Sunflower State… Read More
Kansas, Uncategorized
‘In God We Trust’ is added to school buildings in this legendary Kansas town to boost patriotism, moralityGod is back in Dodge City schools – at least on the walls. The legendary western Kansas town’s Board of Education voted 5-2 Monday to place… Read More
Kansas, Uncategorized
Police offer reward for information leading to individual who beheaded police officer’s three-month-old puppyPARSONS, Kan. – Parsons Police Department is offering a $4,000 award for information leading to the arrest of someone who beheaded a dog belonging to one of their… Read More