School closings debated as board weighs budget cuts and open talks
Board members spar over possible school closures with Grant parents urging reversal. Some speakers demand concrete budget solutions from current and incoming trustees. Citizens say Quail Run and Sunflower campuses are crowded and equity must guide cuts as May 12 vote looms.
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Azinger
Kerry Altenbernd
Salkind
Iam
Ing
Ron Schneider
Grant
Oe Eas
Bruce McKee
Rosie Elmore
Quail Run
Sunflower
Scott Morgan
Americans warned to prepare for weather disasters nationwide
The Red Cross and The Weather Channel launch Project Safeside to educate the public about severe weather risks. A January poll shows only 15 percent feel very prepared. guidance covers floods, hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes and heat, with steps for plans, kits, shelters, and evacuation.
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Rocky Lopes
American Red Cross
Lopes
The
Red Cross
Weather Channel
Lawrence native Craig poised for Kansas regents seat
Lawrence born Craig reflects on early body challenges and ballet aided agility. He starred at Lawrence High as a tackle and helped steer teams to state titles. After KU degrees and service on Topeka Board of Education, he pursued faith work and education advocacy while remaining tied to KU and Lawrence communities. He now eyes a four year term on the Board of Regents.
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Lopes
Craig
Lawrence High
al Woolard
LHS
Haskell
Phog Allen
Washburn University
Norman
Oklo
Martin Tractor
H.W. Craig I
Board of Education
Topeka
Lawrence
KU Alumni Association
School of Business
Board of Regents
Graves
Harry Craig Jr
Lawrence High School
Clinton appoints Sandy Thurman AIDS policy chief
President Clinton selected Sandy Thurman to lead the Office of AIDS Policy. Thurman, longtime AIDS activist and former executive director of AID Atlanta, urged relentless efforts toward eradicating HIV. The nomination drew mixed reactions from ACT UP and advocacy groups.
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Washington
Clinton Today
Atlanta
Clinton
Sandy Thurman
Sionate
America
Roosevelt Room
Thurman
AID Atlanta
Carter Center
United States Information Agency
Human Rights Campaign
Office of National Aids Policy
ACT UP
Democratic Party
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Tyke
New Hampshire
Petry, Kansas
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