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Shannon Kimball

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Public School Proud. Mom and school board member. Government relations specialist, Kansas Association of School Boards.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Candidates and elected officials - take the DofD Pledge to Protect Public Ed. By signing, you promise to: ✅ Reject student censorship & book bans ✅ Keep public dollars in public education Help us spread the word—repost and tag your local officials! defenseofdemocracy.org/defense-of-d...
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Defense Of Democracy Pledge to Protect Public Education
Subscribe Sign the Defense of Democracy Pledge to Protect Public Education! Signing the Pledge to Protect Public Education is a promise to protect our classrooms and libraries from ideological atta…
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Good morning, #ksed! On Thursday, the U.S. Senate Approps Cmte will hear FY 26 budget for Dept of Ed. Admin’s budget outline has $12 Billion in cuts to K-12 AND a plan to block grant $ to states. Contact Sen. Moran & urge him to protect Ks schools. #ksleg
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Good morning #ksed—day 2 of the July Ed Task Force meeting. Here’s what’s on tap:
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Hello #ksed. At the Kansas Education Funding Task Force July meeting. On tap today:
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Phyllis Jordan @phylliswjordan.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
More Than a Third of Homeschool Families Also Use Public Schools, New Data Shows @the74.bsky.social @lrj417.bsky.social #EduSky www.the74million.org/article/more...
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More Than a Third of Homeschool Families Also Use Public Schools, New Data Shows
‘I don't know any family that really has kids who learn the same way,’ one parent said.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Hello! I'm watching a DC hearing exposing the voucher provisions in the U.S. Senate's budget bill. Dr. Justin Henry of USD265 Goddard will speak along w other pub ed advocates. You can watch here: www.youtube.com/live/EdFYIAE...
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Scamming Our Schools: Robbing Our Students’ Futures to Line Their Pockets
YouTube video by Mazie Hirono
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Good morning #ksed—back for day 2 of the June education task force meeting. Focusing this morning on the bilingual weighting in the KS public school finance formula. Here’s what else is on tap for today:
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Hey #ksed! Happy rainy Tuesday from the June education funding task force meeting. #ksleg Today and tomorrow—deep dive into low enrollment, high enrollment, and transportation weightings. Today’s agenda:
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Hey #ksed—monitoring SBOE meeting today. Board just approved the list of authorized public school at risk preschool programs for next year. SBOE members Dombrosky and Potter voted against approving at risk pre-K for Kansas kids.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Hey #ksed, I posted a video update on this month’s meeting of the #ksleg Education Funding Task Force. Check out the 10-minute recap here: fb.watch/zrAXCNPV8U/
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Good morning #ksed. Back for day 2 of the May KS education funding task force. On tap, presentation on 50 state funding models from Education Commission of the States #ksleg
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Hello #ksed! Am at day 1 of the May KS education funding task force meeting. Focus today—SPED funding. #ksleg
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
#ksed, Avengers Assemble! SJ Res. 7 in DC would keep schools from using E-rate to pay 4 Wi-Fi hotspots. Would hurt rural and low-income KS kids. Vote will be Tues/Wed. Contact garrison_holmburg@moran.senate.gov; (lacy_pitts@marshall.senate.gov to urge Sens to vote NO #ksleg
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
KS Gov. Laura Kelly held a ceremonial signing for HB 2069, which included an interstate licensing compact for school psychologists. KASB was proud to work w/the Kansas Chamber, bipartisan #ksleg, the military, & school psychologists to support military spouses & our #ksed schools🏫🇺🇸
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Good morning #ksed. Attending meeting #3 of the School Funding Task Force. Today’s agenda - an overview of school finance formulas across the US, and then deeper looks at AR, CO, IA, MO, NE, and OK. #ksleg
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Mark Weber @jerseyjazzman.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Do not talk to me about the "Florida Education Miracle." Florida is a hellscape for many kids, especially those from disadvantaged families: www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/f...
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Florida bill to allow teens to work overnight hours on school days moves forward
The proposal, which builds on the 2024 law, sparked heated debate, with critics of the plan saying it would lead to exploitation of children and proponents calling it a "parental rights" issue.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
#ksed, the #ksleg House will take up HCR 5011, cap on property tax valuations increases that will cost the state $1 billion by 2030, later today. KASB opposes arbitrary caps on revenue. Contact your Representative to urge a no vote.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Good morning, #ksed. Hearing that the actual text of the #ksleg budget bill is not yet available, so debate today will center on the “explainer” text. 😬
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
#ksed: We’re waiting for the budget committee to begin its 7 pm work (ahem). Will the House accept the Senate offer to take $5million from base state aid/give to AG for gun detection? Also on the table, $5 million in new SPED $ for FY 26. MOE in ‘27. #ksleg
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Good evening, #ksed. SB 87, voucher expansion, was NOT included in any #ksleg conference committee work today. That’s good news!
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Today in a #ksleg meeting, the Supt of one of the larger #ksed public school districts said the annual backfill from general ed to special ed in his district = $1,000 off the base. Time to:
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
BUDGET UPDATE: Sen. offers a $5 million transfer from Gannon inflation to AG/gun software for 2026; no $ in 2027. For SPED ‘26: $5million in new $ vs House position of $10 million. SPED ‘27: $5million in MOE, no new money.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Budget Committee reconvene at 3pm to respond to House Pkg A, BASE state aid from #ksed to AG ofc for gun detection software. #ksleg
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
🚨#ksed ALERT: BUDGET COMMITTEE CUTTING GANNON INCREASE. “House Package A” proposal on SB 125 (K12 & state budget bill) takes $5 million in FY 26 & 27 from Gannon inflation ↗️ & gives to AG for gun detection software. Contact these #ksleg ASAP, ask reject those items.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Good morning, #ksed. A busy day of conference committees in the #ksleg. Budget starts at 9 a.m.; K12/Senate Ed on fetal video at 10:30; House/Senate Ed topic TBA at 1 😬. Tax at 10:30.
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Mark Weber @jerseyjazzman.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
SecEd McMahon has not given a single example of how moving Title I or IDEA funding administration out of USED and to another department will better serve our students or the taxpayers. Because she can't - the whole scheme is ridiculous.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Why does #ksleg need to #fullyfundSPED? This is why. Failing to do so is failing all Kansas kids. #ksed
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
The Educational Choice for Children Act is a tax loophole for wealthy families to profit off “donations” to private school vouchers. Rich donors could get a 100% tax credit & avoid capital gains taxes, saving more in taxes than they give—turning public money into their personal gain. #ProtectOurKids
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Some in #ksleg want to bring this grift to Kansas. Don’t fall for it. #ksed is transparent, serves all kids. We have to keep fighting to preserve our public schools. #novouchers
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Texas Observer @texasobserver.org · 22/03/2025
Our top story: “It’s more government, more bureaucracy, more money, and there’s no oversight. And it’s taxation without representation,. The taxpayers don’t get to pick who these private companies are that our tax dollars are going into. So that is not a free market.”
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How Voucher Vendors Could Make Millions from ‘School Choice’ in Texas
The Legislature’s current proposals put a handful of private contractors in the driver’s seat. Other states have already seen problems.
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Cara Jackson @carajackson.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
"You’ve probably heard the phrase “correlation isn’t causation,” but what does that really mean?" Questions to ask: 1. Does the study have a control or comprehension group? 2. Does the study account for group differences? www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
☀️#ksed: House passed over SB 87 AGAIN Thurs bc it had almost no support. It may be sent to conference, where shenanigans will be afoot to force #ksleg to support vouchers 👿. Thank your Rep for supporting our kids; urge them to stand tall against manipulation.
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Mark Weber @jerseyjazzman.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Just Released! The latest version of "The Adequacy and Fairness of State School Finance Systems," THE most comprehensive analysis of US school funding, with @schoolfinance101.bsky.social and @shankerinst.bsky.social www.schoolfinancedata.org/the-adequacy...
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The Adequacy and Fairness of State School Finance Systems 2025
An evaluation of the K-12 school finance systems of all 50 states and D.C.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
#ksed, check out this 9-minute FB Live video recap of how vouchers were passed over AGAIN in the #ksleg House, and the latest on the budget bill. fb.watch/ysrQiWf1Ig/?
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Cara Jackson @carajackson.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
People who send their kids to high schools that cost $55k a year have a lot of nerve complaining that per pupil expenditure in public schools is too high but what do I know.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
“Because we’re against it.” What a bankrupt, immoral position to take. Public education is for all children. As it should be and should continue to be. Full stop. #ksed #ksleg
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Mark Weber @jerseyjazzman.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
This can't be stated enough: Off-loading the Education Department's work to other departments basically means throwing away years of institutional knowledge and skill that will have to be rebuilt. It's a ridiculous waste of taxpayer funds.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
SB 87 is being passed over. AGAIN. Good work, advocates! There’s still much more work ahead, though. Stay tuned for further updates. #ksleg #ksed
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Good morning, #ksed. KASB monitoring the #ksleg House for debate on SB 87. Meanwhile, House has appointed its budget conferees for HB 2007: Waymaster, K Williams, Ballard. The conf committee will have its 1st meeting today at noon.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Good morning, #ksed! The #ksleg House will debate SB 87, tuition tax credit voucher expansion, after it convenes at 9:30 a.m. SB 87 is #4 on the agenda. Urge your Rep to stand up for Kansas kids and vote NO on SB 87.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
#ksed, the #ksleg conference committee on the budget (HB 2007) will have its 1st meeting Thursday (tomorrow) at noon in Room 112-N to read out each chamber’s position on items.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
🚨UPDATE: SB 87, voucher expansion, has been passed over today in the #ksleg House. They’ll likely take it up tomorrow instead… #ksed, you know what to do! 😊
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
More reasons to vote no on SB 87. #novouchers #ksed #ksleg
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Good morning, #ksed. Contact your #ksleg Rep this morning to urge a NO vote on SB 87, tuition tax credit voucher expansion, and SCR 1611, politicization of Supreme Court justice selection. KASB opposes TTCs & all vouchers; supports current SC selection process.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
🚨#ksed, SB 87 Tuition Tax Credit Voucher expansion, on House floor tomorrow. Contact your Rep before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to urge a NO vote! #ksleg
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Jordan Matsudaira @jdmatsudaira.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The dismantling of NCES is insane and will critically hobble progress in improving education - this agency is so important it existed more than 100 years before the creation of Department of Education.
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
This also seems bad. #ksed
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Well. This seems really bad. #ksed
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Shannon Kimball @skimball.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Good morning, #ksed: on tap today in the #ksleg: Ways & Means takes up K12 budget w/no new SPED; House Ed hears SB 87 (vouchers) & SB 47 (dark money micro-meddling). Catch our FB Live this afternoon for all the deets.
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