Is Kansas School Funding Being Misrepresented?

The Advocate - A KASB Podcast

The Advocate - A KASB Podcast
Is Kansas School Funding Being Misrepresented?
Jun 12, 2026 Season 4 Episode 11
Kansas Association of School Boards

Kyle Carlin joins Leah Fliter and Shannon Kimball to discuss a recent school funding presentation to the Kansas Education Funding Task Force and why he believes critical context—including student needs, special education funding, and pandemic impacts—is missing from the conversation. Learn how funding data shapes education policy and why the details matter for Kansas students and schools.

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