Patrick Richardson

Patrick Richardson writes for the The Sentinel. 

Government
Kansas Blueprint for Literacy requires ‘science of reading’ in comprehensive education reform

(The Sentinel) – Using the science of reading to teach literacy will soon be required in Kansas schools — and to train new educators in Kansas teacher’s college programs. Read More

April 12, 2024
Public Education
Kansas school district refuses to answer questions about alleged ‘murder list’

(The Sentinel) – More than a year after an alleged “incident” involving an alleged “murder list” at Wolf Springs Elementary School in Kansas, questions remain about the… Read More

April 4, 2024
Culture
Kansas county commission allows anti-Christian rant despite policy

(The Sentinel) – Johnson County (Kansas) Commission Chair Mike Kelly has taken steps to stifle citizens who are concerned with or critical of county actions, but he apparently welcomes anti-Christian… Read More

April 3, 2024
Government
SB 428 reinforces school board members’ ability to conduct needs assessments

(The Sentinel) – Senate Bill 428 (SB 428), currently in front of the Kansas Senate Committee on Education, would force district administrations to allow school board members to be… Read More

March 22, 2024
Government
Kansas bill would create a tax credit for private and home school families

(The Sentinel) – A Kansas bill that would provide a tax credit to families whose children are in either private school or are homeschooled passed an important procedural hurdle last… Read More

March 18, 2024