ESL recruitment remains daunting for Kansas districts
Under a Supreme Court order Kansas lawmakers boosted English learner funding to about 20 million dollars this spring. Districts struggle to hire bilingual teachers as demand rises, with Salina and Garden City districts planning to use funds for translators and recruitment, while Dodge City focuses on staff development and outreach to involve parents.
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Journalists mull shield law in Kansas amid leak probe
Kansas newsroom leaders weigh a state shield law as a federal probe into who disclosed a CIA operative's name renews interest in protecting confidential sources. Judges and lawmakers debate balancing openness with source protection as reporters face subpoenas and jail threats.
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Kansas highway bill boosts funding by nineteen percent
Washington AP reports a six year transportation package approved by Congress would raise Kansas highway funding by 19.3 percent on average, totaling about 383 million per year with 62 million more than the prior six year bill. Senator Pat Roberts touted 34 million in extra state projects and 60 million in allocation formula funds, including 10 million to reconstruct the Fort Riley interchange and 6.5 million to widen US 50 shoulder between Dodge City and Garden City.
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