Public Education
Kansas #15 for per-student spending, #40 in NAEP outcomes(The Sentinel) â A new analysis by Kansas Policy Institute shows that the Sunflower State ranks #15 for cost-of-living-adjusted spending per student, but #40 in student outcomes on… Read More
Government
Congress must act to rescue presidency from rogue judges, secure border, save taxpayers from ruin, Kansas congressman arguesThe Republican Congress must secure the border legislatively, stop lower-court judges from handcuffing presidents, and deliver on tax relief, says Kansas U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt. âI want to see us… Read More
Public Education
Audit finds easy change to Medicaid billing for schools could save Kansas $22.5 million(The Sentinel) â A recent audit of how schools are reimbursed for school-based health care, found a potential $22.5 million savings. According to a… Read More
Government
Kansas Republicans override Gov. Kellyâs vetoes of pro-life measuresRepublican lawmakers in Kansas overrode Gov. Laura Kellyâs vetoes of three pro-life measures, taking steps to protect and support life from the moment of conception. During a veto session last… Read More
Government
Kansas lawmakers protect citizens from COVID-style shutdowns, religious discrimination in adoption, foster careKansas lawmakers Thursday overrode the governorâs veto of a bill restricting COVID-style shutdowns and another bill protecting people of faith in fostering and adopting children. The Substitute for Senate… Read More
Public Education
Kansas Ed Dept. wonât say if it will certify elimination of DEI to avoid loss of funding(The Sentinel) â On April 3, 2025, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and the United States Department of Education sent a letter to all state departments of education demanding that… Read More
Culture
Cherished priest shot dead in Kansas small town; suspect in custody, no known motiveA beloved Catholic priest was shot and killed Thursday in this northern Kansas Nemaha County town of some 2,100 residents. Father Arul Carasala, a native of India, was killed in… Read More
Opinion
Kansas education board’s proposal is designed to keep hiding bad student outcomes(The Sentinel) â Which of the following provides a clear understanding of student achievement in Kansas: 33% of Kansas students are below grade level in math, or 33% of students… Read More
Culture
Satanic leader arrested at Kansas Capitol after throwing punchesMichael Stewart, founder and president of the Satanic Grotto, was arrested on Friday while performing a Black Mass ritual inside the Capitol building in Topeka, Kansas. Video shared on X… Read More
Public Education
âWhere can we sneak things in?â Kansas City school staff quietly advance DEI, LGBT agenda without parentsâ knowledgeStaff and union leaders at a large Kansas school district have been caught on a video call strategizing how to secretly advance LGBT agendas in classrooms under a rebranded DEI… Read More
Courts
KC-area mom banned from school property for taking viral photo of sex-related poster wins her freedom back in courtA Kansas City-area mom banned from all school property and events for taking and sharing a photo of a school poster had her ban overturned Thursday in federal court. Carrie… Read More
Culture
Conflicting stories: Is Kansas health system violating state law on gender-affirming care?(The Sentinel) â According to the Daily Caller, some childrenâs hospitals across the country are continuing to provide so-called âgender-affirming careâ for minors â despite an executive order removing… Read More
Public Education
KC-area middle school flier links to profane, adult-oriented article for studentsâ mental healthA flier in a Kansas City-area middle school has links to a âmental healthâ article with highly profane language and an obvious adult audience in mind. The flier, sent to… Read More
Government
No more church closings by edict: Kansas lawmakers rein in COVID-style shutdowns, quarantines by health officialsKansas lawmakers Thursday voted to ban unilateral COVID-style closings and gathering bans by health officials. Henceforth, such orders by health officials at both the state and local level will be… Read More
Public Education
Kansas community college says it has closed its Office of Inclusion and Belonging, but Zoom meeting assures ‘the work will continue’(The Sentinel) â Johnson County Community College (JCCC) near Kansas City recently made headlines by announcing the closing of its Office of Inclusion and Belonging soon after receiving the… Read More
Culture
Kansas church vandalism, satanic âblack massâ draw national outrage, including presidentâsThe president himself has taken notice of a vandalized church in Wichita, while Satanists plan a âblack massâ on the Kansas Capitol grounds Friday. The burglary and destruction at St. Read More
Public Education
Kansas school board rejects plan to comply with Trump DEI executive orderA Kansas school board Monday rejected a resolution to ensure compliance with President Trumpâs executive order banning DEI in federally funded schools â after legal guidance from a state association… Read More
Culture
KU launches $1 million âTrans Studies InitiativeâÂStudying âquestions of trans life,â a transgender journal and hosting new LGBTQ events is on the docket at the University of Kansas thanks to a $1 million grant. The planned… Read More
Public Education
Kansas schools with DEI programs appear unconcerned as federal funding cut deadline looms(The Sentinel) â The seven Kansas school districts currently known to include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in their curriculum donât appear to be in a rush… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool conference to support Midwestern families through special-needs resources, learning screeningsWhile Christy-Faith has more than 20 yearsâ experience coaching children of âA-listers and billionaires,â her newest initiative lies in helping homeschool parents â not celebrities. âIâm on a mission to… Read More