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Northwest High prank, some underlying facts

Instead of pranking, Wichita public school students and their leaders might consider a few facts.

Do corporations prefer markets or big government? Legislative malpractice in Kansas. Education reform, or lack thereof.

There are a few things that make Bob wonder. Then, a troubling episode for Wichita government and news media. Finally, the harm of teachers unions.

Here are a few items from today’s missive from Kansas National Education Association, the teachers union, along with commentary.

News that a Wichita-based company is moving to Colorado sparked a round of Kansas-bashing, most not based on facts.

The average Kansan is misinformed regarding Kansas school spending, and Kansas news media are to blame, writes Paul Waggoner of Hutchinson

A Kansas school board president complains about funding, but the district has been able to grow employment faster than enrollment.

Kansas National Education Association, the state’s teachers union, opposes a bill that empowers teachers.

If Wichita public school teachers seem to be unhappy with their pay, there’s a reason why.

Kansas school salaries for superintendents, principals, and teachers presented in an interactive visualization for each district.

Some Kansas school districts are not complying with basic transparency, even though there is a law, finds Kansas Policy Institute.

An interactive visualization of revenue and spending data for Kansas school districts.