David Hicks

David Hicks writes for The Sentinel, a publication focusing on news and issues in the state of Kansas.

Public Education
‘Failed attempt to undermine an election’: Recall of conservative Kansas school board member fails

(The Sentinel) – Supporters of a campaign to oust USD 453 board member Vanessa Reid failed to gather the required number of signatures on a petition to place a recall election… Read More

August 3, 2023
Culture
BCBS Kansas hides Pride Parade participation from policyholders

(The Sentinel) – Blue Cross/Blue Shield Kansas (BCBSKS), headquartered in Topeka, will not answer questions about the company’s role in the Pride Parade held in June in the capital city. … Read More

July 24, 2023
Public Education
Evidence-Based Grading: Another attempt to obscure poor performance?

(The Sentinel) – The Shawnee Mission School District near Kansas City will unveil the concept of “Evidence-Based Grading” (EBG) in the upcoming school year, fueling the conversation about how best… Read More

July 12, 2023
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

June 16, 2023
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

May 22, 2023