Brownback defends DCF as fair shake amid foster care dispute
Gov. Sam Brownback said the Department for Children and Families gives everyone a fair shake and places children in their best interest amid allegations of discrimination against gays and lesbians. He urged review of the foster care system and questioned the fate of a 2013 case child, while critics pressed for an independent investigation beyond a routine audit.
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Sam Brownback
Department For Children and Families
DCF
Brownback
Johnson County
Topeka Capital Journal
Lisa
Tesa Hines
Wichita
Capital-Journal
Sloan
Phyllis Gilmore
Tom Witt
Equality Kansas
Witt
Hineses
Topeka
Jonathan Schumm
Allison
Schumms
Legislative Post Audit Committee
Jim Ward
Ward
DCE
KHP Recruit Class 55 Graduation Set for Thursday
Nineteen new Kansas Highway Patrol troopers plus one stationed in Finney County will take the oath and receive badges at a Thursday graduation for KHP Recruit Class No. 55. Training began in July at the Salina academy. graduates will be assigned to counties including Rooks, Butler, Shawnee, Riley, Ford, Johnson Wyandotte, Trego, Ellsworth, Lyon, Ottawa, Sedgwick, Finney, Bourbon, Saline, Pottawatomie, and Douglas.
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Kansas Highway Patrol
Finney County
KHP
Salina
Rooks
Butler
Shawnee
Riley
Ford
Johnson/ Wyandotte
Trego
Ellsworth
Lyon
Ottawa
Sedgwick
Finney
Bourbon
Saline
Pottawatomie
Douglas
Orchestra and band concert moved to 6 pm Tuesday
Kenneth Henderson Middle School announces a rescheduled orchestra and band concert at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium at 2006 Fleming St. A Christmas open house with music and fellowship is set 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Garden Valley Retirement Village 1505 E Spruce St. Call 620 275 5036 for details. Programs at Homestead Assisted Living include The Roadrunners 7 p.m. Tuesday and Coat of Many Colors 6 15 p.m. Dec 20 with no charge for attendees.
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Kenneth Henderson Middle School
Fleming St
Garden Valley Retirement Village
Spruce St
Gwyneth Frack
Alice Childress
Clay Davenport & Band
Call
Homestead Assisted Living
N. Henderson St
Roadrunners
Holiday Showcase Draws Crowd at Garden City High School
Garden City High School Arts and Communications hosts its annual Holiday Showcase in the commons. Students from chemistry and culinary departments presented interactive displays and booths with snacks as juniors Jackie Guerra and Abigail Banda participated in demonstrations and food preparation.
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Garden City High School
Gchs Arts and Comunications
Jackie Guerra
Abigail Banda
Arts and Communication Academy
GCHS
Kansas Board of Education mulls new school success measures
Kansas education officials propose six indicators to track school and student progress under a revamped accountability system. The plan includes graduation rates postsecondary pursuit remediation needs kindergarten readiness and individualized plans of study for high schoolers to guide college or career paths.
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Kansas State Board of Education
Kansas
Randy Watson
Watson
Board of Education
Education Department
Kathy Busch
Wichita
State Board of Education
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GVRV
Homestead
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Stephanie Bogner
Brad Nading
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