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Plato's Republic on the Plains
babyonshoulder_2_thumb.jpgUniversal preschool programs are popular. But they promise what they can’t deliver and divert attention from K-12 reforms.
They also upset the important balance between government and social institutions. Read about the problems of universal preschool in “Plato's Republic on the Plains: Should Kansas Really Embrace State-Financed Early Childhood Education?”  Read the news release.
 
Health Care
What Can a Health Savings Account Do for You?

article thumbnailShould you rollover your IRA into an HSA?
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Cafeteria Plans Offer Increased Insurance Options

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Why Does Health Care Cost So Much?

article thumbnailHealth Care Costs are High--Who's to Blame?
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Education
Are Kansas Students Really Proficient?

article thumbnailOr does Kansas grade on a curve?
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Kansas Needs to Drop Its Dropout Rate

article thumbnailIn three Kansas school districts, fewer than half of all students who enter high school finish it on time. We look at the 20 largest districts in the state.
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Fiscal Policy
A Self-Imposed Spending Cap for the Legislature

article thumbnailThe Kansas State Legislature is spending out of control.  What does this really cost Kansans?
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