School Funding in Jeopardy in Kansas

The Shawnee Mission School District provides valuable learning opportunities to our children, preparing them for future learning and for success in life. We are right to be proud of what our students accomplish and grateful for the chances they have. We should also be vigilant, committed to ensuring that our schools have what they need […]

Education Policy and this Year’s Elections

Education policy is front and center in this year’s November 4, 2014 elections. News coverage has highlighted critical issues related to school funding, teacher tenure and due process, nutrition standards, and school standards — all of which are now contested in state and federal elections. But while there has been a lot of policy activity […]