November 3, 2024

Keeping Media and Government Accountable.

Tag: Manhattan

Employment of non-teachers rose since 2015 in Kansas while outcomes and enrollment decline

The hiring of non-teachers (administrators and all other employees who are not teachers) has continued an upward trend in Kansas…

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Panel discussion to explore achievement gains in Wabaunsee school district

The Wabaunsee school district has consistently outperformed surrounding districts and the state average on math and reading state assessments tests…

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Pay increases, 9% property tax hike in Manhattan

Data from the Kansas Department of Revenue shows the City of Manhattan raised property tax by 9% last year, and…

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Manhattan: Big pay hikes for administrators, achievement down

USD 383 Manhattan says average teacher salaries increased 3.1% in the 2019-20 school year to $50,779, but some district administrators received increases…

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Manhattan voters reject sales tax hike

Despite a ‘smoke and mirrors’ campaign on the other side, Manhattan voters sent a loud message to city hall on…

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Da Nerve! Seattle Deports Homeless To Kansas

The famously compassionate City of Seattle, Washington, the home of Starbucks and the $15 minimum wage, has been trying for…

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Huh? Manhattan Named “Most Boring” City in Kansas, 2nd “Most Livable” City in America

It has been a roller coaster of a month for those Manhattan town boosters who take seriously national publications that…

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