Tag: Wichita and Kansas schools
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Kansas schools shortchanged by accounting systems
Kansas schools could receive $21 million annually in federal funds if the state had adequate information systems in place.
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Kansas teachers earn pension credit while working for union
An audit finds that a handful of Kansas teachers have accumulated KPERS service credits while working for teachers unions.
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Having raised taxes, could you give us a little access?
The Wichita public school district has raised taxes substantially, but it’s still difficult to view the board meetings. Could we work out a deal?
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Kansas schools ask to fund extraordinary needs
Asking taxpayer-funded entities whether they are operating efficiently is a perfectly legitimate question that, frankly, should be the starting point of every budget discussion. That some find it offensive is indication that the issue should be much more aggressively pursued across government, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Kansas school standards found lower than in most states
A second study finds that Kansas uses low standards for evaluating the performance of students in its public schools.
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Kansas school funding growing faster than inflation
Kansas school funding has been growing much faster inflation and enrollment, but for some, it will never be enough, and they will continue to use taxpayer money to press their monetary demands, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Sedgwick County WATC funding trajectory following manager’s recommendations
Sedgwick County taxpayers have been generous with funding for Wichita Area Technical College, and the former county manager has recommended reducing its funding.
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Public radio ignores facts, pushes rhetoric on Kansas school funding
A Kansas radio news reporter seems not to care about reporting facts about Kansas school spending.
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Wichita schools could increase engagement at no cost
The Wichita public school district could boost its engagement with citizens with a simple step that would add no cost.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Bad news from Topeka on taxes and schools, and also in Wichita. Also, a series of videos that reveal the nature of government.
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: The sales tax increase is harmful and not necessary. Kansas school standards are again found to be weak. The ASR water project is not meeting expectations. Then, the Independent Institute has produced a series of videos that illustrate the nature of government. Episode 88, broadcast July 19, 2015.
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Kansas school standards evaluated
A new edition of an ongoing study shows that Kansas school standards are weak, compared to other states. This is a continuation of a trend.
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Wichita schools may ask for higher taxes
Wichita schools may ask for higher taxes