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David Hicks

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

DEI
Kansas universities spent $45 million on DEI, received $116 million from foreign sources last year

(The Sentinel) — A new state audit says the six Kansas state universities spent $45 million on various Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) activities during the 2022-2023 school year… Read More

March 11, 2024
Public Education
Community group claims its Kansas school board lacks transparency in bond issue campaign

(The Sentinel) – Voters in USD 273 Beloit (Kansas) go to the polls in April to decide the fate of a $20 million package of new construction… Read More

March 8, 2024
Public Education
Kansas school district defends sending flyer from progressive group to parents

(The Sentinel) – Leavenworth USD 453 distributed a flyer to parents recently announcing a day-long event at the State Capitol ostensibly to introduce students to the legislative process,… Read More

February 13, 2024
Education, Kansas
Kansas school district defends sending flier from progressive group fighting for ‘menstrual equity’

(The Sentinel) — Leavenworth Unified School District 453 distributed a flier to parents recently announcing a day-long event at the State Capitol ostensibly to introduce students to… Read More

February 12, 2024
Public Education
Kansas superintendent touts ‘rebranding’ in an era of declining test scores

(The Sentinel) – The Olathe school district does not permit school board members to conduct annual needs assessments to improve student outcomes as required in state law, but district… Read More

February 8, 2024