KS Dems, Republicans Have Different Outlooks On Education
Education funding is a leading issue for many Kansans this election year and when voters go to the polls Nov. 6 they will be choosing between vastly different philosophies on how to create and maintain...
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Hazardous waste clean up in Salina; New teacher evaluation system in the works; Vehicle fatalities up in Kansas; Dry conditions continue to affect winter wheat.Extension Sought In Settlement For Salina...
View ArticleCommittees To Consider Kansas Public Charter Schools Act
Bills before the state House and Senate would allow charter schools greater freedom and funding opportunities in Kansas.Now, Kansas has 15 charter schools; they're publicly funded but generally operate...
View ArticleMaize Schools End Random Drug Tests For Students In After-School Activities
The Maize School District has decided to stop doing random drug tests on students who participate in extra-curricular activities.Maize's School Board recently voted to eliminate the testing after...
View ArticleState Board Of Education Adopts Science Standards
The Kansas state school board has approved new science standards for public schools.
View ArticleWSU Supporter Velma Wallace Leaves $6 M To Wichita State
Wichita State University says the late Velma Wallace has left $6 million in an estate gift to the school's foundation. She died last July at the age of 95.Velma had supported Wichita State in many...
View ArticleVisa Trouble May Force 6 Topeka Teachers To Leave Kansas
Some foreign-born teachers working in Topeka may have to return to their home countries.Topeka's school district started recruiting teachers from overseas eight years ago; the district was struggling...
View ArticleKansas Supreme Court Justice Worries About 'Constant Litigation' From School...
A Kansas Supreme Court Justice Eric Rosen said during a hearing Tuesday he worries about "constant litigation" if the court sides with school districts that have sued the state to increase public...
View ArticleBrownback To Announce Plans To Improve Reading Proficiency Among Students
Governor Sam Brownback, school officials and other community organizations will announce a plan on Thursday to improve reading proficiency among grade-school students.The governor will share more...
View ArticleSenate Minority Leader Hensley Concerned About Education Bills In...
The Kansas Senate Minority leader has raised questions about the chairman of the state Senate Education Committee's decision to send education bills to other committees for consideration.Senate...
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