GCCC honors late Thomas Saffell at memorial event
Garden City Community College gathered former leaders and families Saturday to remember Thomas E. Saffell, the 1976 to 1988 president whose tenure saw major campus expansions and building projects. The program highlighted leadership traits and the college’s growth since 1919, noting Saffell’s contributions to the Penka Building, Pauline Joyce Fine Arts, and other facilities.
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Kids’ College
Garden City Kiwanis names December outstanding students
Brittany Mesa and Asa Gottsponer of Garden City High School were named December outstanding students by the Garden City Noon Kiwanis. Mesa, daughter of Dennis and Lannette Mesa, has a 3.9 GPA, is battalion commander in JROTC, participates in soccer and symphonic orchestra, and plans to study pre medicine at the University of Kansas. Gottsponer, son of Rockie and Anita Gottsponer, holds a 3.7 GPA, wrestles on the football and track teams, engages in youth service and church activities, and aims to become a chiropractor. Both received certificates on December 15, 2011, and are eligible for a scholarship awarded in May.
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Fort Hays State University
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Kansas State High School Activities Association
Olathe Northwest High School
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Prekindergarten Growth Slows Amid Recession Pressures
Washington AP reports that public prekindergarten expansion has slowed or reversed as district budgets shrink. Many 3 and 4 year olds miss programs, particularly low income children, widening gaps in readiness and future outcomes. Some states cut funding or face legal battles while inflation raises costs and reduces access.
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National Institute For Early Education Research
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North Carolina
Iowa
New York
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Alliance For Quality Education
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N.Y
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Universal
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