David Hicks

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

Public Education
Kansas school board members share ideas on improving student outcomes at 2nd annual conference

(The Sentinel) – With the goal of reversing the downward trend in K-12 proficiency levels, school board members and superintendents from across Kansas gathered in Wichita for the Second Annual… Read More

September 16, 2024
Public Education
Kansas school board to debate budget with a 24% property tax hike

(The Sentinel) – Taxpayers in Lansing, Kansas, will likely seek answers when they gather to hear a presentation on the local school district’s 2024-2025 budget that calls for a 24%… Read More

August 28, 2024
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

August 23, 2024
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

August 22, 2024
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

August 19, 2024