David Hicks

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

Culture, Public Education
At least 3 Kansas school districts hide students’ transgender status from parents

(The Sentinel) – Over 160 school districts nationwide, including three in Kansas, have policies to keep students’ transgender status a secret from their parents. That is according to a… Read More

March 20, 2023
Culture, Public Education
Kansas DEI administrator resigns to focus on his diversity business

Tyrone Bates, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion coordinator at Shawnee Mission School District (right) | via Twitter. (The Sentinel) – Shawnee Mission School District has announced that Dr. Read More

March 14, 2023
Public Education
Kansas among states lagging in civics instruction

(The Sentinel) – Mar. 6-10 is designated as National Civic Learning Week. But a 50-state survey of curriculum and legislative initiatives shows Kansas lagging behind in dedication to teaching civics, defined by â€¦ Read More

March 9, 2023
Government
School Board Member Free Speech and Transparency Act gets hearing in Kansas

(The Sentinel) – HB 2382, the School District Board of Education Member Free Speech and Transparency Act, was introduced at a hearing before the Kansas House Education Budget Committee. The bill amends… Read More

February 27, 2023
Culture, Public Education
Kansas district officials silent on gender-transitioning book being read to kindergartners

(The Sentinel) – A Kansas City, Kansas, USD 500 kindergarten teacher proudly, but anonymously, posted on a social media page that they had read the book Julian is a… Read More

February 21, 2023