Culture, Public Education
Kansas parent on marxist material objection: School admins ‘corralled me into a curriculum challenge’(The Sentinel) – A Lansing parent has removed her high school senior from an English Composition class, contending the materials in the curriculum reflect political philosophy, like Marxism, that don’t… Read More
Culture
Kansas Republicans bash Democrat Governor as far from “middle-of the-road” after discovering state funded, “all-ages” drag showsRepublicans in Kansas are bashing Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly after they discovered several “all-ages” drag shows allegedly funded in part by taxpayer dollars. The Daily Mail reported on an… Read More
Culture
KU Law school says ADF discussion of the First Amendment is ‘hate speech’(The Sentinel) – Last week the University of Kansas student chapter of the Federalist Society invited Jordan Lorence, the senior counsel and director of strategic engagement at the… Read More
Public Education
2022 pay increases for some school administrators dwarf teacher pay in Kansas(The Sentinel) – The average teacher pay increased by 4.3% (contracted base salary) in the 2022 school year, but some administrators received much larger increases. Wichita Superintendent Alicia Thompson… Read More
Government
School Choice advocates hope wins in West Virginia, Arizona, encourage Kansas legislature(The Sentinel) – School Choice supporters in Kansas are applauding a pair of recent victories in West Virginia and Arizona that they hope will result in similar legislation when lawmakers… Read More
Culture
This city council voted for equal opportunity, fair play in women’s sports, bucking a vocal audienceA suburban Kansas City council voted 7-1 Monday to support legislation banning biological males from competing in women’s sports. Many residents at the Shawnee, Kansas town council meeting reportedly… Read More
Public Education
Kansans give the public school system a ‘C’; biggest concern is ‘indoctrination’(The Sentinel) – Not quite a year ago, Kansans gave the public school system in their district a pre-pandemic grade of ‘B’ (GPA 2.8) in a statewide public opinion… Read More
2022 election
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin fires up crowd at rally for Kansas AG Derek Schmidt’s gubernatorial runSHAWNEE, Ks. – Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared at a packed campaign rally in Shawnee Thursday to support Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt in his gubernatorial run. … Read More
Public Education
Kansas school board delays decision on transgender policy(The Sentinel) – Approval of a transgender policy on restrooms and other issues at Gardner-Edgerton USD 231 will be delayed for at least a month while opinion surveys issued to… Read More
Public Education
Book exposes how the Kansas education bureaucracy works against students(The Sentinel) – One in three students in Kansas is below grade level in reading and math, but instead of addressing the problem, the bureaucracy tries to deny the truth… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool families: Consider these fall outings and opportunities in the Kansas City areaFrom campus visits and field trips to standardized tests and special celebrations, the fall can bring numerous opportunities for homeschoolers in the Kansas City area. Now that the school year… Read More
Public Education
Teacher suspended over pronouns gets damages and disciplinary action removed(The Sentinel) – A Fort Riley, Kansas, teacher who was suspended for refusing to use a student’s “preferred pronouns” has reached a settlement agreement with Geary County Schools, USD… Read More
Pro-Life
Money, messaging and deceit led to failure of Kansas abortion regulation amendment. What has the pro-life side learned?Like many around the nation, Tracey, a former Kansan, watched the state’s Aug. 2 abortion vote with great interest. Although living on the Missouri side of the state… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Former Kansas state senator isn’t telling the truth about school funding(The Sentinel) – Sir Winston Churchill once said, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” That has certainly been… Read More
Public Education
Kansas education official insists schools are safe, experts disagreeKansas State Board of Education Member Jim McNiece, whose district includes Wichita, took issue with a school safety report by Kansas Department of Education officials at a recent KSDE… Read More
Education
Kansas superintendent, school board face backlash over lack of transparency(The Sentinel) – It’s been a summer of discontent among Louisburg USD 416 patrons over recent actions by its superintendent and school board with accusations of lying coupled with a… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school district rejects plan promoting ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ agenda(The Sentinel) – The Derby USD 260 school board narrowly rejected a proposed five-year strategic plan for the district because opponents objected to what they saw as its reliance on… Read More
Crime
Kansas attorney sentenced for smuggling heroin into prison for her former client and romantic partner, who is a convicted child murdererKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Shawnee, Kansas lawyer and former public defender has been sentenced to over a year behind bars after smuggling heroin to a convicted murderer… Read More
Public Education
Ban on satanic clothing in student dress code reconsidered by Kansas school board after parent complaintA Kansas public school district is rethinking its ban on satanic clothing after a parent’s complaints and threats to sue. The Hays Unified School District 489 Board of Education voted… Read More
Public Education
Kansas athletic association seeks ‘fairness’ for public schools, but not for biological girls(The Sentinel) – The Kansas Board of Education will consider a recommendation approved by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) to effectively penalize successful private school teams in… Read More