How Did Social Emotional Learning Get a Foothold in Kansas Schools?
by Linda Highland Many people attended the Kansas State Board of Education meeting last Tuesday, November 14, to encourage the board to end their adoption of the social emotional learning, SEL, curriculum in Kansas schools. Ahead of this event, on September 30 the Kansas Republican Party adopted a resolution calling for the end of SEL… Read more
Tony Bergida Announces Candidacy for 6th District Johnson County Commissioner
Olathe, KS – Olathe Planning Commissioner Tony Bergida has announced his campaign for the Johnson County Commission in the 6th District. “I’m running for County Commission in Johnson County because I see the potential and promise that Johnson County holds for our families and neighbors,” Tony Bergida said. “My family is invested in this community.… Read more
Continued Saga: Billable Hours vs. Public Service
by Charlotte O’Hara – as printed in the Johnson County Gazette – reprinted with permission Well, well, well, the saga of Billable Hours vs. Public Service continues!!! Chairman Kelly announced, on November 16th, his desire to increase the threshold of contract value to be reviewed by the board from $100,000 to $150,000. This little magic trick,… Read more
Childhood Immunizations: The Moral Choice… Learning about Religious and Medical Exemptions
by Connie Newcome The Immunize Kansas Coalition held a zoom meeting on November 14, 2023, which was open to the public. They had a good attendance of about 80 people. Several of the attendees were obviously not on the same page as the IKC. The topic: Childhood Immunizations: The Moral Choice… Learning about Religious and Medical Exemptions The… Read more
Billable Hours vs. Public Service
by Charlotte O’Hara – As Printed in the Johnson County Gazette, Shared with Permission In the last few weeks, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners has been discussing the 2024 Calendar. In the study session on the subject, Chairman Kelly pressed the idea of reducing the number of meetings nearly 50% from 46 to… Read more
You’ve Got Mail!
Originally published November 1, 2022 By Victoria Kline Reprinted with permission from Integrity Intercept, Eyes on the Truth, Intercept Seven, Postal Police I believe we like mail because everyday it feels like our birthday. Envelopes and packages appear like presents, especially since Amazon joined the delivery business. One treasure that is part of the… Read more
