The Kansas Senate on Thursday night voted to defund the Common Core State Standards after an amendment to the school finance bill overwhelmingly. The Lawrence Journal-World reports: The Kansas Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday night to prohibit schools from spending money to implement the Common Core standards for reading and math. The amendment, sponsored by Sen. […]
Legislative Attempts to Derail Common Core Fall Short in Kansas
There was a flurry of activity in the Kansas Legislature at the end of their session to address the Common Core. Unfortunately all attempts fell short. There was a proviso added to the education budget that would have defunded the implementation of the standards. Unfortunately that was removed. Former Kansas State Board of Education member, […]
Action Alert for Kansas
From Dr. Walt Chappell: There is a Plan B taking shape to defund the CCS by the Kansas Legislature before they adjourn for the year. Their legislative session is due to end this Friday. If you and your networks can assist with emails sent to the personal accounts of both House and Senate members, they […]
Kansas Lawmakers Consider Defunding Common Core
Taking a page from the Michigan House playbook, Common Core defunding may be coming in Kansas. Via The Wichita Eagle: The implementation of new education standards could come to a screeching halt under a proposal floated by Republican lawmakers Thursday. Republican budget negotiators said they’ll consider a move to block any money that would be […]