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State Government January 30, 2022 - 10:51 pm

Kansas lawmakers rebrand complaints with public education in push for ‘school choice’

by Sherman Smith and Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Lawmakers in the Kansas House began laying the groundwork last week for redirecting taxpayer money from public to private schools by holding a two-hour hearing on complaints two parents have with diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Lawrence Life December 6, 2021 - 10:20 pm

Clint Smith explains ‘critical race theory boogeyman’ in Lawrence talk

by Mackenzie Clark

Vocal opponents of critical race theory aim to perpetuate the myth of meritocracy and the single story of American exceptionalism, author Clint Smith told the crowd at Liberty Hall Monday night.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State News July 9, 2021 - 10:42 am

LaTurner urges COVID-19 vaccination, dismisses idea of state or federal mandates

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, whose district includes Douglas County, is convinced the United States faces crisis on five fronts tied to the economy, energy independence, border security, cyber attacks and cultural erosion. He said American culture was under attack and critical race theory was a grave obstacle.

Education July 1, 2021 - 8:31 am

Senate panel votes to support confirmation of three nominees to Board of Regents

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Senate’s confirmation committee waded into the latest front of the political culture war with questions about critical race theory before voting to recommend approval of Gov. Laura Kelly’s three nominees to the state Board of Regents.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
Community Voices June 8, 2021 - 8:20 am

Mark McCormick: What the Kansas attorney general needs to know about critical race theory (Column)

by Mark McCormick, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the […]

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Education June 4, 2021 - 3:54 pm

After state lawmaker asks questions, KU says only 1 class teaches Critical Race Theory

by Conner Mitchell

Only one course at the University of Kansas describes its curriculum as guided by Critical […]

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