Legislators Weigh Merit Pay for Teachers Across Nation
A Kansas legislative study committee reviewed merit pay models used nationwide to reward outstanding teachers. Houston and Tennessee plans dominate discussion while unions oppose due to fairness concerns. The committee aims to report by fall on whether to mandate, permit local options, or drop the idea.
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Peka
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Kansas
National Commission On Excellence In Education
Reagan
National Education Association
The
American Federation of Teachers
Joseph Harder
R-Moundridge
Kansas Association of School Boards
NEA
United School Administrators of Kansas
Kansas Farm Bureau
Pro Family Forum
Wichita Federation of Teachers
Houston
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
Tennessee Education Association
Cadillac
Alexander
State Revenue Slips in July Fiscal '84 Start
Kansas state tax receipts for July totaled 86.05 million, 12.59 million below earlier projections, with corporate income taxes down 8.49 million. Gov. Carlin aides say a full quarter must be reviewed before action, and a new certificate of indebtedness may be needed to cover cash flow. Severance tax likely to influence whether borrowing occurs.
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Topeka
Kan
John Carlin
Mike Swenson
Carlin
Revenue Department
Lynn Muchmore
Swenson
National Governors’ Association
Portland
Maine
Kansas
Treasury
Pittsburg's state Babe Ruth crown still fits
Inside Highlights sports brief notes Pittsburg retains its state Babe Ruth crown as part of a compact round up of local sports results. The item highlights key performers and the team’s continuing success within the season context.
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Pittsburg
Stephan OKs 55-65 law despite misgivings in Kansas
Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan said the 1983 speeding records bill is constitutional but flawed he disputes the policy aim. It removes court records for 55 to 65 mph convictions, shielding violators from premium rate impacts while not sealing citations or fines. He urges lawmakers to revisit the issue and reopen records in a future session.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert Stephan
Stephan
David Heinemann
Garden City
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