Decline in American History Knowledge Highlighted by Educators
Education leaders note a long running lack of history understanding among students amid national assessment results. USD 457 has pursued KU funded history teaching initiatives including a summer seminar, projects, and on campus activities. The piece highlights gaps by grade and race, with fourth grade showing the most progress and African American history as a frequent difficulty area.
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Dennis
University of Kansas
From History to Civics Quick Checks and Reflections
A mixed set of questions and quotes covers U S history and civic education. Topics include African American migration and freedom, Washington era foreign policy, states rights versus federal authority, and test performance across grade levels with emphasis on the need to preserve history through education and intergenerational dialogue.
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South Carolina
Four-lane Highway 50 project near finish in Finney County
Transportation crews repaint center and edge lines on eastbound lanes after a traffic switch, keeping one lane in use for up to a week and lowering eastbound speed limits. Final completion is slated for July 15 weather permitting, with detours removed and old IBP Road eliminated. The project began in 2009, funded mainly by local sales taxes, and is viewed as a major economic asset for Garden City and Holcomb.
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KDOT
Hutchinson
Garden City
Matt Allen
Allen
Tage
Finney County
Kansas
Holcomb
Gary Newman
Newman
Finney County Economic Development Corp
FCEDC
Gas price variance tied to terminals and transport costs
Garden City and Great Bend fuel prices show a 20 cent gap due to transportation outages at Phillipsburg and Turpin terminals and regional supply constraints. Analysts cite refinery outages, distribution timing, regional taxes, and Gulf Coast versus West Coast refinery access as key drivers, while retailers explain slim margins and slow price adjustments. Local consumers report modest relief but expect continued high costs with summer travel.
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Okla
Scott City
McPherson
Kansas
Hanni
St. Louis
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Coffeyville
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California
Washington State
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Jenny Loya
Valero
Kansas Ave
Sandy Mott
Pierceville
Dillons
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