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
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
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