Lawrence Schools weigh changes to teachers early retirement plan
At Prairie Park and Sunset Hill, longtime teachers like Dicker plan to take early retirement under a five year salary split. The district bears rising costs with 125 retirees this year, 1.6 million annually including health insurance. Administrators and the LEA consider reforms, limiting eligibility for new hires to curb expenses.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence Education Association
Wellsville Prom Night Parade Draws Crowd and Colorful Rides
Journal-World photo feature shows Wellsville seniors Amiee Charles and Alex Bachman along with Jerrica Tuck and Jacob Bohr among couples walking downtown before prom. Spectators watch as attendees cruise Main Street in sports cars, vintage vehicles, and even a combine, creating a festive scene.
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Pope ends US visit in mass at Yankee Stadium
Pope Benedict XVI wrapped up his six day U S pilgrimage with a Mass at Yankee Stadium and a prayer near the World Trade Center site. He urged faith to influence public life and spoke against abortion, concluding his visit on Sunday.
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Tuition Fears Rise as Legislature Mulls Higher Ed Funding
Kansas lawmakers return for a wrap-up session April 30 with budget decisions likely shaping tuition hikes. Regents chair Christine Downey Schmidt urges affordable costs while KU and five other state universities prepare fall increases after years of double-digit rises. Budget committees begin meetings to craft the July 1 fiscal plan, with higher education funding a top concern.
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Kansas Board of Regents
Christine Downey- Schmidt
Kansas University
Regents
Local girls dodge identical prom dress dilemma
In Pulse a local feature notes high school students face the horror of seeing classmates wear the same prom gown. The piece examines fashion anxiety and crowding choices as seniors seek unique outfits.
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