Kansas educators, task force members wrangle over data as school funding hangs in the balance

By: Baya Burgess

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 829

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — A Lawrence second grade teacher said educators in the beginning their careers would suffer if the state cut paraprofessionals, a move suggested by a presenter to the task force working on Kansas’ next school finance formula.

After the meeting last week, Lori Greenfield of Prairie Park Elementary said new teachers depend on behavioral specialists and classroom assistants.

“They’re either going to stay with the profession or they’re going to quit because they have …

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