KHMS leaders credit teachers as KAMSA finalists
KHMS and EHMS staff emphasize teacher leadership and consistent expectations across English math history and science to boost student outcomes. Aimed at improving rigor and results, the schools cite gains in math scores and reading comprehension for English learners and non English learners alike, with KHMS named a mid dle school finalist in the KAMSA awards.
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Moran presses to shield Fort Riley from sequestration cuts
Moran a Republican on the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee says sequestration will shrink the Army to 450000 by 2020 and he aims to shield the military from impact. Fort Riley’s value is highlighted by governors and officials including a 1.63 billion regional economic impact and a third of local jobs tied to military families. Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth were focus of listening tour with discussions on reducing danger and keeping the Army prepared to fight.
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Welfare bill sets 36 month TANF cap in Kansas
The Kansas Legislature pushes a welfare bill capping TANF at 36 months with up to 12 hardship months, aiming to curb fraud and steer recipients to work. Critics warn the change may hurt families facing eviction and reduce food assistance, while agencies demand evidence-based policy.
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