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Kansas Education Race Tests Priorities | Topeka News
In a pivotal Kansas school board race, three candidates—Republican Jean Clifford and Kelly Ancar, and Democrat Lorie Wood—battle over funding, special education, and DEI in the state’s fifth district. Clifford and Ancar clash in the August primary, with the winner facing Wood in November. This election could tip the balance of power if Democrats flip even a few seats. Clifford and Wood highlight underfunding, especially in rural areas, while Ancar insists the state meets its obligations. On DEI, Ancar supports the 2025 state ban, Clifford calls it overblown, and Wood, a wheelchair user…
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