Tag: Wichita and Kansas schools
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Examining a Kansas school district election
In its campaign to convince voters to raise taxes, the Auburn-Washburn school district deceives voters. David Dorsey explains.
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Examining Kansas City school district claims
A critical look at the statements coming from one of the largest school districts in Kansas leads to wonder if the Kansas City school superintendent is uninformed, misinformed, or simply lying.
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Kansas City school district figures
The Kansas City, Kansas school district has implemented layoffs and salary cuts. Here are some charts of statistics for this district.
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Kansas public school establishment ought to thank Sam Brownback
Kansas public schools ought to thank the governor and legislature for failing to give parents the power of school choice.
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In Topeka, to raise taxes, scare the voters
The Topeka public school district is using scare tactics to persuade voters to raise taxes. David Dorsey of Kansas Policy Institute explains.
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Kansas school weightings and effects on state aid
In making the case for more Kansas school spending, the focus on base state aid per pupil leaves out important considerations.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita economic development, Kansas schools and spending, minimum wage
Can we reform economic development in Wichita to give us the growth we need? Kansas school test scores, school spending, and how the Wichita district spends your money. Then, who is helped by raising the minimum wage?
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Kansas school employees, the trend
The trend in Kansas public school employment and teacher/pupil ratios may surprise you, given the narrative presented by public schools.
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Kansas school test scores, an untold story
If the Kansas public school establishment wants to present an accurate assessment of Kansas schools, it should start with its presentation of NAEP scores.
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Political perspective masquerades as ‘documentary’
A documentary film about the Kansas budget is based on unfactual material. Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute explains.
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Kansas school test scores, two interactive visualizations
When comparing Kansas school test scores to those of other states or the nation, it’s important to consider disaggregated data. Otherwise, we may make inaccurate conclusions regarding Kansas schools.
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School employment data shows gaps in reporting and wide variations among districts
Kansas school districts vary widely in employment ratios, and that’s not counting the unreported employees, writes David Dorsey of Kansas Policy Institute.