Rural schools struggle with geography policy limits
In the Topeka Capital-Journal final Rural Education piece Celia Llopis Jepsen explores how geography low population density and limited resources, plus insufficient state policy collaboration, shape challenges for rural schools and their students.
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Rural education works to broaden student paths amid shortages
In a Monday series on rural education the paper outlines legislative aims to boost postsecondary career training for high school students. Kansas earlier offered tuition free access to such courses, spurring rapid increases in student participation. Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg USD 250 along with Crawford and Cherokee counties benefit from ongoing state funding and rural collaborations.
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Fort Scott Community College
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High school plays highlight dating abuse message
Garden City High School students staged two plays, Love Doesn't Hurt and Safe Dates, in the auditorium to address dating abuse. The performances, funded by Jana's Campaign, featured monologues, colors, and dance to show danger signs and encourage seeking help.
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Gchs Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
FCCLA
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Christie Brungardt
Jana
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International Thespian Society
Garden City C C C trustees race features two newcomers
Two newcomers Leonard Hitz and Steve Martinez face two incumbents Terri Worf and others for three seats. Candidates discuss state funding, new programs, student housing and the GCCC NAU partnership. Hitz favors maintaining and expanding vocational programs. Martinez cautions against staff cuts. Worf notes governance limits on program decisions.
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Board of Trustees
GCCC
National American University
Leonard Hitz
Community College
Steve Martinez
Terri Worf
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