Author: David Hicks
PDE: NAIS coaches member schools in DEI “wokeness”, not student achievement
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), with five member institutions in Kansas and six in Kansas City, MO, is…
Constitutional amendment would allow legislature to overturn state agency regulations
Kansas voters will consider a constitutional amendment on their November ballots that would allow the Legislature to overturn agency regulations.…
Osage County Clerk silent as August primary vote controversy swirls
An election complaint filed against the Osage County Clerk alleges several serious issues occurred with the August primary election in…
State Board of Education discusses changes in high school graduation requirements
The Kansas State Board of Education continued its review this month on a proposal to alter high school graduation requirements…
The “shadow government” in the City of Overland Park
In his farewell address, President Eisenhower warned of the future influence of a “military-industrial complex”; the nexus of special interests…
Gardner-Edgerton school board delays decision on transgender policy
Approval of a transgender policy on restrooms and other issues at Gardner-Edgerton USD 231 will be delayed for at least…
Eudora superintendent, board president silence parents upset by transgender issue
USD 491 Eudora superintendent Stu Moeckel and school board president Mark Chrislip denied parents’ requests to address the board about…
JOCO Commissioner Hanzlick tweet labels opponent “extremist”
The race for 4th District Johnson County Commissioner has taken on a more personal tone with a tweet by incumbent…
How much will “free” bus service eventually cost Lawrence taxpayers?
There’s no such thing as a “free lunch”, but a year-long pilot program in the City of Lawrence next year…
Leavenworth school board : No property tax increase this school year
The Leavenworth USD 453 Board of Education voted 4-3 not to impose a property tax increase on patrons for the…
Louisburg superintendent, school board face backlash over lack of transparency
It’s been a summer of discontent among Louisburg USD 416 patrons over recent actions by its superintendent and school board…
Derby school board rejects plan promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Derby USD 260 school board narrowly rejected a proposed five-year strategic plan for the district because opponents objected to…
KSHSAA seeks “Fairness” for public schools, but not for biological girls
The Kansas Board of Education will consider a recommendation approved by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) to…
Two incumbents ousted in State Board of Education primaries
Two newcomers won seats on the Kansas State Board of Education in Republican primaries, each defeating an incumbent. In District…
Legislators ridicule KASB deception, praise Virginia governor’s honesty
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s bleak but refreshingly honest end-of-the-school-year report on K-12 education in the commonwealth focused on many of…
Shawnee City Council overrules mayor, staff in property tax increase
A new conservative majority on the Shawnee City Council flexed its muscle and recently approved a cut of two mills…
Former Olathe resident delivers scathing indictment of USD 233 dyslexia services
Olathe mom Amanda Thompson, frustrated by what she saw as the Olathe School District’s inability to improve her children’s dyslexia…
Three challengers take on incumbents in state school board primaries
The August primary will feature three Republican incumbent members of the Kansas State Board of Education squaring off against opponents.…
Seaman MS gets a national award despite low, declining achievement
In yet another example of education officials de-emphasizing academic performance, Seaman Middle School is one of 12 schools nationwide to…
Leavenworth Co. superintendents reluctant to discuss property tax with county
Leavenworth County commissioners sought a meeting with public school superintendents and school board members to discuss property tax and mil…
Judge cites “illegality” of City of Edgerton annexation
A lawsuit brought by a group of Johnson and Miami County homeowners against annexation of adjoining property by the City…
Rep. Sharice Davids mum on stock portfolio dump after media exposé
Rep. Sharice Davids, currently in a battle for re-election, quietly liquidated her investments in a handful of green energy companies…
Public invited to candidate forums on education, taxes, spending, regulation
The Kansas Policy Institute is sponsoring two events this week of interest to candidates and taxpayers, focusing on important public…
HS football coach wins Supreme Court decision on post-game prayer
The U. S. Supreme Court delivered its second decision in a week upholding religious freedom by siding with high school…