Should Kansas allow unlicensed teachers in innovative districts
Editorial questions the Kansas State Board of Education decision to permit hiring unlicensed teachers in innovative districts. It notes ALEC influence, cites benefits of flexibility for hard to fill posts, and warns of risks to student learning without licensed teachers. It stresses need to support teacher preparation and public funding to stop the exodus of qualified educators.
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Local debate over religious liberty and morality sparks online debate
Editorial readers react to Gov Brownback’s claim that religious liberty is under attack after the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage. An online comment cites ongoing heat wave safety at Garden City aquatics. Lifeguards and managers monitor conditions as heat persists.
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Letters to the Editor Policies and Contact Info
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Horne Leads South Carolina Flag Debate After Charleston Massacre
South Carolina state representative Jenny Horne, with Rep. Paul Thurmond present, drives a push to remove the Confederate flag from government grounds after a 13 hour debate sparked by the Charleston massacre. The flag finally comes down at 10 a.m. Friday amid renewed national discussion of heritage versus hate.
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Greece crisis shows futures risk to US economy
Bob Franken argues the Greek bailout saga underscored global entanglement and the risk of political promises. He warns US voters to demand honesty from leaders to avert a domestic debt slide and potential default, noting Greece’s fate mirrors broader democratic failings and fiscal brinksmanship.
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New Finch Sparks Fierce Debate Over Watchman Sequel
Critics debate Go Set A Watchman revealing Atticus Finch as racist while fans weigh the novel’s twists. The piece notes publication history, the Star Wars comparison, and reader reactions to a now more complex, less heroic Atticus. It mentions fans resisting the book and others embracing its darker portrayal.
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