FHSU president vows growth amid funding and demographic pressures
Fort Hays State University President Mirta Martin used the State of the University address to urge unity and growth despite education cuts and declining state revenue. She highlighted enrollment gains since 2000, a recent 440-student uptick after a calling campaign, and urged staff to engage with students to sustain progress.
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First graders in Holcomb school join Go Noodle brain break
In Ann Knoll's class at Wiley Elementary School USD 363 began its first full day of classes. Students stood and followed a Go Noodle dance Thursday morning during a classroom brain break.
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Kansas State Fair Unveils Ag Passport Education Program
The Kansas State Fair runs Sept 9 to 18 in Hutchinson with an ag passport at five stops including the birthing center milking parlor Pride of Kansas Building Ag Central and Prairieland Partners. Kids who finish all stops receive a prize. activity features trivia farming exhibits safety demonstrations livestock demos and hands on learning with 4-H and FFA youth mentoring lawmakers.
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Trump narrows Kansas edge for GOP in presidential race
Kansas shifts from safe to likely Republican as Crystal Ball analysts note Trump trails Hillary Clinton by five points statewide. Polls show Trump appeal to blue collar voters could threaten securing strong margins for Rep. Kevin Yoder in Johnson County and shake long standing GOP dominance in the state. Gov. Sam Brownback comments reflect GOP divisions and signals possible broader anti incumbency effects in Kansas politics.
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