David Hicks

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

Public Education
Kansas Ed Dept. and Ed Board promote DEI and Critical Race Theory principles

(The Sentinel) – The Kansas State Board of Education told the Legislature that the principles of Critical Race Theory (CRT) are not used in schools, but in December 2023, KSBOE … Read More

November 22, 2024
Public Education
Survey: Voters dissatisfied with K-12 achievement results, want choice and local decisions

(The Sentinel) – A pre-election poll of 1,000 registered voters nationwide by the yes. every kid. foundation found overwhelming discontent with the direction of public education today… Read More

November 12, 2024
Public Education
Kansas school district officials dodge questions on possible state law violation on student restroom usage

(The Sentinel) – Questions following multiple reports from parents who say Mission Trail Middle School officials in Olathe, Kansas, are allowing a biological girl to use the boys’ restroom and… Read More

November 1, 2024
Public Education
Kansas school board member skeptical state education department will drop unproven ‘Second Step’ program

(The Sentinel) – Following an email exchange with Dr. Ben Proctor of the Kansas State Department of Education KSDE), Lansing school board member Kirsten Workman is unconvinced that the state… Read More

October 29, 2024
Homeschools
National hybrid and microschool experts discuss opportunities and challenges at Kansas summit

(The Sentinel) – Dozens of Kansas homeschoolers and experts from around the country gathered in Overland Park to exchange ideas about how to become a successful “edupreneur”, a combination of… Read More

September 30, 2024