Christian Schools
Real Faces of school choice: ‘Grit’ and determination to choose a different pathAlthough Nolan Henderson was a public school teacher, he knew he wanted something different for his son’s education. The growth of leftist “woke” policies in Lawrence, Kansas, schools and a… Read More
Government
Is Kansas Dept of Ed fear-mongering schools about expanding ICE investigations?(The Sentinel) – The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has provided guidance to school districts on how to respond to a recent directive from the U. S. Department of… Read More
Government
About 1,000 attend school choice rally at Kansas Capitol as related bill comes before committeeA sea of yellow scarves descended on the Kansas Capitol Tuesday as an estimated 1,000 people attended the state’s largest ever school choice rally. Students and parents came from near… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school board poster removal policy brings anxious protestors to meeting(The Sentinel) – The Paola, Kansas, school board policy of removing non-instructional posters inside school property drew protests from supporters of the LGBTQ community at a recent … Read More
Christian Schools
Superintendent rallies parents, lawmakers to pass school choice in KansasA Christian school superintendent is rallying parents and lawmakers to expand school choice in Kansas. Dr. Kimberlee Gill, superintendent of Maranatha Christian Academy in Shawnee, Kansas,… Read More
Public Education
Kansas superintendent says reductions in student body led to district’s $5 million shortfall(The Sentinel) – Leavenworth USD 453 Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams told city leaders his district is facing a $5 million budget deficit this year, due to decreased student enrollment worsened… Read More
Government
Kansas education spending out-paces inflation in 2024, but instruction spending stays flat(The Sentinel) – According to data from the Kansas Department of Education, school districts statewide increased total spending by about 4% in the 2023-24 school year, well over the 2.9%… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school bus driver arrested for alleged sexual assault of student(The Sentinel) – William A. Wetzel, of Augusta, a school bus aide for USD 402, was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a student aboard one… Read More
Opinion
Capitol Hill’s DOGE lawmakers ready to reduce regulatory burdens for everyday Americans(The Daily Signal) – In Ronald Reagan’s stirring 1964 “A Time for Choosing” speech, he said: “No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. So governments’ programs, once launched, never disappear. Read More
Government
KS Gov. Kelly’s admin doesn’t know how many employees work remotely(The Sentinel) – As the heads of the new Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—cheekily known as “DOGE” after a popular cryptocurrency—are … Read More
Culture
‘W-o-m-e-n’ or ‘w-o-m-y-n’? Scripps says either is correct for 3rd grade Spelling Bee(The Sentinel) – If a third-grader competing in next spring’s Scripps Spelling Bee spells the word “women” as “womyn” they will advance to the next round of competition. Read More
Public Education
New legal hotline free for Kansas school board members(The Sentinel) – Members of boards of education in Kansas seeking legal advice related to their duties have a new, no-cost option thanks to School Boards for… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school board votes to terminate superintendent following his arrest for child endangerment(The Sentinel) – The Lyndon USD 421 Board of Education in Kansas has approved the termination of Superintendent Bradley Marcotte following his suspension after his October arrest for child endangerment and… Read More
Public Education
Kansas Ed Dept. and Ed Board promote DEI and Critical Race Theory principles(The Sentinel) – The Kansas State Board of Education told the Legislature that the principles of Critical Race Theory (CRT) are not used in schools, but in December 2023, KSBOE … Read More
Government
‘War on gender’: GOP lawmakers forge game plan to protect children from transgender ideology(The Daily Signal) – Republican lawmakers laid out their game plan to purge transgender ideology from American society at a Wednesday panel discussion. Republicans will soon introduce the… Read More
Government
Kansas said to be investigating nurse over her social media posts questioning transgenderismÂA nurse is reportedly under investigation by the Kansas Board of Nursing (KSBN) for unspecified posts about transgenderism. Elaine Gebhardt writes on social media platform X… Read More
Government
Convicted murderer got sex change surgery courtesy of Kansas taxpayers(The Sentinel) – Kansas taxpayers have apparently paid for the sex change surgery for a convicted murderer in state prison. Thomas Lamb, 83 — now known… Read More
Government
Kansas Dept. of Corrections threatens employees who misgender inmates(The Sentinel) – The Kansas Department of Corrections is refusing to answer questions after the Sentinel obtained an email threatening KDOC employees for “deliberate misgendering” of “residents,” which is how KDOC refers… Read More
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
Public Education
Kansas school district officials dodge questions on possible state law violation on student restroom usage(The Sentinel) – Questions following multiple reports from parents who say Mission Trail Middle School officials in Olathe, Kansas, are allowing a biological girl to use the boys’ restroom and… Read More