Public Education
Kansas school district sponsors scholarship fundraiser featuring mock drag show, lap dance(The Sentinel) – The Lansing, Kansas school district raised eyebrows and money for scholarships at a recent “Lip Sync Battle 2024” fundraiser, which featured a simulated drag show with volunteers… Read More
Public Education
Kansas mom warns State Board of Education about effects of Second Step middle school curriculum(The Sentinel) – Kirsten Workman of Lansing says her research shows the Second Step Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program for middle schoolers is ineffective in improving student outcomes or… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school employee made $631,000 last year but no one will explain his duties(The Sentinel) – David Wild was paid over $631,071.87 for the 2023-24 school year, according to salary figures from the Geary County School District (USD 475) in Kansas. Mr. Read More
Public Education
Two Kansas districts could be attempting to ‘hide’ property tax increases(The Sentinel) – A Kansas think-tank is questioning if two school districts are attempting to hide proposed tax increases when they present their budgets to a local chamber of commerce. Read More
Public Education
Kansas district gives taxpayers a win with revenue-neutral budget in upcoming school year(The Sentinel) – Despite ever-increasing property assessments statewide, school patrons in Leavenworth County’s Easton School District will not pay additional property taxes in the 2024-2025 school year. The… Read More