Obama presses for changes to school law waivers
The White House urges to fix flaws in No Child Left Behind while seeking waivers for states that show a plan to aid underperforming schools. Critics like Rep. Kline and Sen. Enzi warn the plan cedes too much Congressional authority and risks weakening policy making.
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Legacy Run Honors Cancer Victims With Community Fundraiser
A Leave a Legacy race memory fundraiser supports cancer care in southwest Kansas. Teams form in memory of Braxton Herrada and Brookover, with baskets, a four wheelers motif, and a cooking basket. Proceeds bolster St. Catherine Hospital programs, digital imaging, and patient resources. pre registrations run Sept 30 at Clarion Inn with race day Oct 1 at Lee Richardson Zoo.
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Romney Perry clash doubles down on jobs debate
Romney and Perry traded barbs over Social Security health care and gun rights during a two hour Fox News Google debate. Romney accused Perry of saying the fed eral government shouldnt be in the pension business while Perry accused Romney of flipping on health care. Perry defended Texas tuition for children of illegal immigrants as Santorum challenged subsidies.
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Brownback backs Perry for president in Republican race
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback endorsed Rick Perry for the GOP nomination saying Perry’s Texas record on jobs and growth makes him the right leader for the moment. He cited budget balancing tax cuts and new jobs while noting Perry’s appeal to independents and Democrats unhappy with Obama. Brownback will attend a Florida debate as Perry’s guest.
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Legislators Review Kansas School Funding Changes for 2012
Legislators discuss funding policy as districts cope with cuts and use contingency reserves. Base aid rose to 4400 in 2005 after a Supreme Court ruling, but the Great Recession trimmed gains. The current rate is 3780 per student, with a plan to fund schools at the legally specified level for the next fiscal year.
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