Homelessness in Johnson County grows unseen by many
In Johnson County homeless numbers outpace Douglas County yet remain less visible. Valerie Carson notes families and doubled up living with relatives or in cars, a shift from single homeless individuals. Public schools report over 900 homeless students by 2010 11, far higher than federal counts, while county shelters hold about 60 people. Heather Miller and her daughter Shy lin illustrate the local need.
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Campus cameras expand security at Kansas KU adds more eyes on campus
KU Police Chief Ralph Oliver says expansion of security cameras across parking lots and buildings deters crime and aids identification of suspects. Cameras were installed about seven years ago after knife-attack incidents near the Lied Center and nearby halls, with more than 90 added in the last two years as the provost’s office approves.
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Kansas figures weigh in as SB 1070 case reaches Supreme Court
Kansas officials and former leaders split on Arizona immigration law SB 1070 ahead of the Supreme Court hearing set for April 25. Kris Kobach, noted for anti immigration measures, helped craft the statute enacted in 2010 by Gov. Jan Brewer. The high court debate centers on states rights and federal authority.
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Need for ESL training spans entire curriculum
Kansas University professor urges integrated ESL tools across all subjects as demographic shifts grow. Every teacher will encounter an ESL student at some point, and current prep is insufficient for effective instruction.
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