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School choice and funding
Read more: School choice and fundingOpponents of school choice programs argue the programs harm traditional public schools, both financially and in their ability to serve their remaining students. Evidence does not support this position.
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The nation’s report card and charter schools
Read more: The nation’s report card and charter schoolsIn many states, minority students perform better on the NAEP test when in charter schools.
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From Pachyderm: Alan Cobb from the Donald Trump campaign
Read more: From Pachyderm: Alan Cobb from the Donald Trump campaignFrom the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Alan Cobb, who is National Coalitions Director for the Trump/Pence presidential campaign.
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VIDEO: KPERS payments and Kansas schools
Read more: VIDEO: KPERS payments and Kansas schoolsThere is a claim that a recent change in the handling of KPERS payments falsely inflates school spending. The Kansas State Department of Education says otherwise.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Joseph Ashby on Kansas judges, schools, and the president
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Joseph Ashby on Kansas judges, schools, and the presidentIn this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Radio Show Host Joseph Ashby joins host Bob Weeks to talk about Kansas judges, Kansas schools, and presidential politics.
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GetTheFactsKansas launched
Read more: GetTheFactsKansas launchedFrom Kansas Policy Institute and the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, a new website with facts about the Kansas budget, economy, and schools.
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Cost per visitor to Wichita cultural attractions
Read more: Cost per visitor to Wichita cultural attractionsWichitans might be surprised to learn the cost of cultural attractions.
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Bizarre and troubling Wichita city council meetings
Read more: Bizarre and troubling Wichita city council meetingsInside jokes or a public shaming: Either way, it isn’t good.
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CID and other incentives approved in downtown Wichita
Read more: CID and other incentives approved in downtown WichitaThe Wichita City Council approves economic development incentives, but citizens should not be proud of the discussion and deliberation.
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Wichita has no city sales tax, except for these
Read more: Wichita has no city sales tax, except for theseThere is no Wichita city retail sales tax, but the city collects tax revenue from citizens when they buy utilities, just like a sales tax.
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Kansas construction employment
Read more: Kansas construction employmentTip to the Wichita Eagle editorial board: When a lobbying group feeds you statistics, try to learn what they really mean.
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School spending in the states
Read more: School spending in the statesSchool spending in the states, presented in an interactive visualization.