TOPEKA — While the Democrat running for the Kansas State Board of Education’s northeast district wants the state to fully fund special education, the Republican candidate says the board should investigate spending first. The Legislature has not met its obligation to fund 92% of special education costs since the 2010-2011 school year, according to the […]

TOPEKA — Candidates running for a southeast Kansas State Board of Education seat differ on whether social issues belong in classroom conversations. While Democrat Heather Guernsey and Republican Destry Brown agree social issues should be discussed in school, Republican candidate Renee Slinkard disagreed. The four are vying to represent the southeast corner of Kansas on […]