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Democrats say Brownback tax cuts will result in $900 million in cuts to public schools, higher education
By Scott Rothschild
October 2, 2012
Democratic legislative leaders on Tuesday said public schools and higher education will suffer $900 million in budget cuts because of Gov. Sam Brownback’s tax cuts. Brownback has vowed to protect school funding and what he calls core services.
Task force to be formed to address widening achievement gap as test scores fall
By Scott Rothschild
September 19, 2012
Still reeling from the first decrease in more than a decade in statewide test scores, education officials acknowledged Wednesday that the results were even worse for minority students and those from low-income families. Still reeling from the first decrease in more than a decade in statewide student test scores, education officials acknowledged Wednesday that the results were even worse for minority students and those from low-income families.
Statehouse Live: Student performance drops amid budget cuts
By Scott Rothschild
September 18, 2012
Student performance on statewide reading and math assessments dropped for the first time since 2001, education officials reported Tuesday.
Statehouse Live: State Board of Education recommends $440 million increase in base state aid to schools
By Scott Rothschild
July 10, 2012
The State Board of Education on Tuesday recommended a $440 million increase in base state aid to school districts.
State board urged to seek millions in school funding
John Milburn, Associated Press
10:05 p.m., July 4, 2012 Updated 10:05 p.m.
Education advocates are urging the State Board of Education to request millions more in state tax dollars to fund public schools in Kansas, arguing that the money is needed to maintain recent achievement gains and a trained workforce.
Plaintiff school districts, state battle in school finance hearing
By Scott Rothschild
June 4, 2012
An attorney representing 54 school districts on Monday said the Legislature must meet its constitutional obligation and increase school funding.
Koch influence present in school lawsuit
Judges to hear financing case this week
By Scott Rothschild
June 2, 2012
Koch-funded groups recently helped push through historic tax cuts in Kansas. This week, they will battle against public schools seeking more funding.
Teachers ask district for $3,250 pay boost
By Christine Metz
April 18, 2012
Teachers in the Lawrence school district would like to see a $3,250 raise next year.
Petition drive targets governor’s school finance proposal
By Scott Rothschild
March 1, 2012
Several organizations have joined forces in a petition drive that calls for increased school funding and opposition to Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposed school finance overhaul.
Brownback’s school finance plan may be subject of interim study
By Scott Rothschild
February 24, 2012
Senate Vice President John Vratil, R-Leawood, said there was “weak support” for Brownback’s plan on the Senate Education Committee. “So the logical choice is to refer it to an interim committee for further study,” Vratil said.
Brownback faces doubt about public education funding plan
John Hanna - Associated Press
December 18, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback says his education funding plan will end lawsuits over how Kansas finances its public schools, but some educators and legislators doubt his changes would survive a court challenge.
Brownback unveils new school finance plan, focuses on local property taxes
By Scott Rothschild
09:02 a.m., December 14, 2011 Updated 12:57 p.m.
“Our proposal is a modern formula that will provide districts the flexibility that is necessary to meet today’s challenges, prepare tomorrow’s opportunities, and excel in education,” Brownback said.
Brownback says he will push for reducing state personal income tax rate
By Scott Rothschild
12:20 p.m., December 13, 2011 Updated 04:04 p.m.
Brownback warned that the state budget would suffer from a “federal storm” of budget cuts. Whoever the next president is, he said, “is going to cut.”
Brownback’s school funding plan will allow for more tax leeway
By Scott Rothschild
December 7, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback’s point man on school finance said Wednesday that the governor’s proposal to overhaul school funding will not force local districts to raise taxes but will give them greater ability to do so.
Kennedy School representative on school consolidation: ‘Pick us’
By Mark Fagan
01:02 a.m., December 6, 2011 Updated 09:25 a.m.
As representatives from three schools targeted for potential consolidation pointed out the strengths of their school’s programs, advisability of their locations and community strengths of their programs — all with an eye toward justifying each school’s very survival — Dawn Shew wasn’t having any of it.

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