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Kelly calls on education commissioner to resign

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Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday morning called for state Education Commissioner Randy Watson to resign over derogatory comments that he's accused of making about Native Americans.

“There is no question that Randy Watson must resign his position immediately, given his comments last week," Kelly said in a statement.

"However, the Board of Education must also focus on ways to address these issues going forward. Let’s build on this moment to celebrate diversity and ensure that all Kansas school children are treated with dignity and respect.”

Kelly's demand came less than 24 hours after a SSJ

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