Opinion
Underfunded? Kansas school districts operating cash fund balances jump to $1.3 billion(The Sentinel) – It is an article of faith among superintendents, teacher unions, and the Kansas Association of School Boards that education – particularly special education – in the state… Read More
Culture
New database shows extent of gender-affirming treatment in Kansas, nationwide(The Sentinel) – There are 93 juvenile patients receiving gender-affirming treatment in Kansas, 22 of whom have had surgery and 71 of whom are on puberty blockers, according to a… Read More
Government
Kansas tax districts not working as intended, audit finds(The Sentinel) – In a recently released report, the Kansas Department of Legislative Post Audit found that an economic development tool popular with cities across the… Read More
Courts
Fluoride in water poses ‘unreasonable risk’ to children, federal court rules(The Sentinel) – A federal court has recently ruled that fluoride in drinking water poses “an unreasonable risk” to children, and ordered the United States Environmental Protection Agency… Read More
Public Education
Kansas Districts still won’t allow school boards to conduct school needs assessments(The Sentinel) – For four straight years, school districts across the state have refused to allow school board members to “conduct” needs assessments in each school, as stated in… Read More