Culture
As student achievement declines, report shows NEA funnels millions to social justice causes, supports anti-ICE protest(The Sentinel) – An investigation by a nonpartisan watchdog group has uncovered millions of dollars in union funds spent by the National Education Association (NEA)… Read More
Kansas
Three Kansas county commissioners resign following protests over votes to increase property taxes(The Sentinel) — A trio of Seward County, Kansas, commissioners abruptly resigned their seats on Dec. 15, three months after each voted to increase the county’s… Read More
Investigations, Kansas, Schools
Kansas school board member says $20K investigation was a politically-motivated waste of money(The Sentinel) – Superintendent Marty Kobza of Lansing, Kansas (USD 469) allegedly spent more than $20,000 on an investigation of board member Amy Cawvey, but, according to Cawvey, he… Read More
Kansas
Marion County pays $3 million to settle lawsuit over 2023 raid on Marion County Record(The Sentinel) — In a case reported nationwide, hailed for its effects on First and Fourth Amendment rights and freedom of the press, Marion… Read More
Public Education
Indiana touts 3rd grade reading gains; Kansas lowers proficiency standards and skirts state law(The Sentinel) – Third-grade reading proficiency is at 87% in Indiana, a phenomenal increase of five points over a year ago. In Kansas,… Read More