Obama seeks waivers to No Child Left Behind plan
President Barack Obama announced that states could request waivers from parts of the No Child Left Behind law, seeking freedom to set college and career ready standards and teacher evaluations. He defended the move as elevating standards without weakening the core goals while criticizing Congress for inaction.
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Legacy 10K and Spirit 5K Run Set for Oct. 1 in Garden City
Organizers with the Leave a Legacy Foundation formerly Laura's Legacy announce the Legacy 10K and Spirit 5K in Garden City on October 1 after a year off. The renamed event honors loved ones including Laura Kleysteuber, who died in 2006, and Susan, with teams running to raise brain cancer awareness and funds. The foundation retains the wink and smile heart emblem as a tribute to Kleysteuber and continues to expand to honor multiple loved ones.
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Romney Perry trade barbs in heated social security clash
In Orlando Romney and Perry clashed over Social Security and health care in a confrontational third debate. Perry said he had not backed off his past positions while Romney argued he stands firm and has clearly written what he believes. Both highlighted Obama’s economic record as a major issue and tangled over who best can lead the party before early caucuses.
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Legislators hear Kansas school funding report on burdens
Kansas deputy education commissioner Dale Dennis told the Legislative Education Planning Commission that rising reporting requirements from state and federal agencies burden districts. He cited monthly USDA food service spending reports and noted districts use reserve funds to offset a $232 per student state aid cut, amid ongoing rural district consolidation and a decline in per pupil funding across 286 districts, down three from last year.
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