Senate okays 72 million education plan without tax hike
Topeka Kansas Senate approved a 72 million education enhancement plan after weeks of stalemate. The plan relies on delaying pension fund payments and dipping into the state reserve with no new taxes. Governor Sebelius called it insufficient and irresponsible while Democrats attacked the move as fiscally unsafe. Kerr defended the plan noting cash flow needs and statutory ending balances, promising no tax increase. The package targets at risk students and bilingual programs with modest spending increases.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
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Sebelius
Garden City marks 27th Arbor Day with 125 trees
Arbor Day in Garden City gains meaning as the city observes its 125th birthday with the 27th annual tree planting. Alan Geier notes 125 trees will go in, starting with the first on the west side of Stevens Park, as Mary Regan recalls the city's forest history and local students win poster contests.
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Garden City
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Mary Regan
Finney County
Downtown Vision seeks county funding for downtown revival
Garden City Downtown Vision Inc. asks Finney County commissioners for 15 000 dollars now and up to 35 000 dollars over four years to help meet a five year 435 000 dollar budget. The group hopes city merchants and other gifts plus Chamber of Commerce support cover the rest as it applies to join Kansas Main Street program. Bruce Glass Downtown Vision Lee County.
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Kansas schools confront multilingual students and language gaps
In Topeka Kansas schools face ongoing challenges from a diverse student body speaking at least seven languages. The district teaches English to about 1700 students while grappling with insufficient bilingual teachers and administrators. A veteran recalls past punishment for speaking Spanish as changes slowly take hold.
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Topeka
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Kansas
Lydia Gonzales
Garden City
Gonzales
District to review cohesive reading curriculum at USD 457 meeting
USD 457 board will hear from Leigh Ann Roderick on a districtwide literacy curriculum set to start next school year. Superintendent Jim Lentz cites the need for consistency as students move between schools, aligning with federal goals. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Educational Support Center board room.
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