Public Education
Kansas superintendent published false claims in ad pushing a 12% tax hike(The Sentinel) – USD 469 Lansing last week published on its website an advertisement entitled “Revenue Neutral Rate Explained” designed to encourage support for a double-digit property tax increase… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school district mum about new hires made without job postings or interviews(The Sentinel) – USD 417 in Council Grove has been rocked in recent weeks with the resignations of its curriculum director, school board clerk/transportation manager, and business manager in the… Read More
Public Education
Olathe school board member Brian Connell censured over conduct at meetings(The Sentinel) – Olathe USD 233 Board Member Brian Connell was censured and removed from his committee assignments by fellow members over alleged disruptive behavior and outbursts during meetings. Board… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Georgia teacher wins back job, six-figure settlement after firing for DEI complaint(The Sentinel) – A substitute teacher in Georgia who lost her job after objecting to the reading of a book depicting gay parents to elementary students, including her children, has… Read More
Courts
SCOTUS to decide if public officials such as school board members can block critics on social media(The Sentinel) – Free speech rights in the era of social media are on the docket in the U.S. Supreme Court as justices consider whether public officials can restrict access… Read More