Tag: Kansas National Education Association
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KS education establishment out of touch with parents, student needs
The education establishment in Kansas appears to remain remarkably out of step with parents’ and students’ needs. While polling in…
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Education doesn’t appear a priority for the nation’s largest teacher union
Last year the top priority of the National Education Association — the nation’s largest teacher’s union — appeared to be…
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Deleted tweet reveals KNEA, ONEA opposition to transparency
The Kansas National Education Association and its Olathe chapter, ONEA, came out in opposition to transparency legislation that requires school…
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Kansas lawmakers consider mandate for in-person learning option
Eighth-grader Ian Reimer has attended school in person for three days since March 12, 2020. The Gardner-Edgerton student started school…
Unions oppose First Amendment rights for teachers, others
Marni Mills is a 20-year member of the Kansas National Education Association in Olathe. When she wanted to cease paying…
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Lawmakers debate mandating personal finance class to graduate
Kansas students can graduate from high school without taking any classes on personal finance. A bill before the Kansas Legislature…
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Onerous processes to sever union membership remain 1 year after ‘Janus’ decision
In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. AFSCME, many public union members may still find…
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Legislative Leaders Seek Suspension of KS Deputy Education Commissioner
Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle and Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman are asking the Kansas State Department of Education to…
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Organization Offers Alternative to Teachers’ Unions
The Kansas Association of American Educators (KANAAE) offers to professional educators an alternative to joining a teacher’s union. Though KANAAE…
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Former Budget Director Spins State Spending Tall Tale
Former Kansas budget director Duane Goossen fired up the spin yesterday in a guest column for the Wichita Eagle. Goossen…