Friday School Closings (UPDATED)
Updated: 5:32 AM The snow is here, and more is expected. Many schools have canceled classes and activities.
View ArticleTop Morning News 2.26.13
Winter weather brings delays and cancellations; Heavy snow won't cure the Kansas drought; Brownback's reading plan draws criticism. Second Round Of Winter Weather Brings More Cancellations And Delays...
View ArticleBrownback's Reading Plan Gets Hearing
Gov. Sam Brownback's proposal requiring school districts to hold back Kansas third-graders who aren't proficient in reading is getting mixed reviews in the Legislature. The Senate Education Committee...
View ArticleTop Morning News 2.27.13
A Kansas Senate committee rejects Brownbacks third-grade reading plan; University of Kansas study shows DEA reduces risk of pre-term birth. Senate Panel Rejects Kansas Reading Initiative A Kansas...
View ArticleHouse Committee Approves Bill That Keeps Abortion Services Out of Public Schools
A Kansas House committee approved a sweeping anti-abortion bill today. The Federal and State Affairs Committee approved House Bill 2253 , which prevents groups that provide abortion services from being...
View ArticleTop Morning News 3.25.13 (UPDATED)
Updated 9:30 AM The Kansas House and Senate will negotiate differences in their budget proposals; Pilot program for Kansas school districts under consideration; Lawmakers need more information on...
View ArticleSenate Amends Reading Plan
Kansas senators have approved a heavily amended version of Gov. Sam Brownback's reading initiative, putting the focus on first-graders.
View ArticleKansas Ed. Department Asks For Help Clarifying New "Innovative Districts" Law
Kansas education officials are asking the state's attorney general for guidance about how to implement a new law about "innovative" schools. Brad Neuenswander, the Deputy Commissioner for the state...
View ArticleA Surge Of Hispanic Births Is Leading To Higher Enrollment In Kansas Public...
A new report says increased enrollment in Kansas schools is being driven by births in the Hispanic population. The report by the Kansas Association of School Boards predicts that within five years,...
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