Common Core in Kansas & what we are doing about it!
Apr 28, 2013 No Comments ›› adminDear friends I am contacting you to let you know of a strong push by parent led groups across our state, against the Common Core State Standards. I encourage you to educate yourself on the subject and how the CCSS will affect our schools and children. The following groups have great articles to read and will ...
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Common Core in Legislation
Apr 23, 2013 No Comments ›› adminDuring this legislative session, the effort to defund Common Core Standards in Kansas fell short by 3 votes with 7 Republicans voting against HB 2289. Even though this is not a partisan issue, it is often framed that way. The typical narrative goes something like this: If you are against specific funding for education, you are ...
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Kansas GOP Response to Editorials
Apr 22, 2013 No Comments ›› admin"For $41 million, you built a playoff team . . . , You won the exact same number of games that the Yankees won but the Yankees spent $1.4 million per win and you paid $260,000. I know you're taking it in the teeth out there, but the first guy through the wall---he always gets ...
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