Classroom safe despite school murders and threats
A study counters grim headlines about school violence, noting US schools remain among the safest places for children. Kansas reports two violent school deaths since 1992, while national data show many schools report no crimes. concerns focus on multi death events and safety measures.
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Olathe North High
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Students pay price for hoaxes in Kansas schools
After the Littleton tragedy, Kansas schools face a surge of threats and arrests. Authorities cite firmer penalties and a new law adding a one year suspension of driving privileges for students expelled or suspended for weapons or drug offenses or threats at school.
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Kansas Journalist Bill Dickinson Named LSU Manship Chair
Lawrence resident Bill Dickinson, 68, a William Allen White School of Journalism professor at Kansas University, has been appointed a two year Manship Chair at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He directed syndication for The Washington Post Writers Group and mentored Pulitzer winners. He will teach at LSU starting next fall.
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Lawrence
Bill Dickinson
William Allen White School of Journalism
George Will
William Raspberry
Dickinson
Kansas University
Betsy Beisecker Memorial Tea Sponsored by Breast Cancer Action Inc
Breast Cancer Action Inc hosts the second Betsy Beisecker Memorial Tea at 2 p m Saturday at First United Methodist Church 946 Wt. The event honors breast cancer survivors with a fashion show featuring survivor models. Tickets for the event are ...
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Breast Cancer Action Inc
Betsy Beisecker
First United Methodist Church
McLouth School Bomb Threats Lead to Teens' Arrest
Two 15-year-old girls and an unnamed male student face charges after a bomb threat prompted evacuations at McLouth School. Investigators say cooperation varies. earlier threat yielded no finds. About 600 students attend the district in the Kansas town near Lawrence.
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Colo
Kansas
Mark Tallman
Kansas Association of School Boards
McLouth
Lawrence
Ottawa
Johnson County
Blue Valley North High School
Overland Park
Micky McKillip
Carla Stovall
Herrig
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Breast Cancer Action hosts event with advance pricing
Breast Cancer Action Inc. a coalition of Douglas County survivors and health care professionals dedicates to breast health. Advance ticket price is 12.50, 15 at the door, information line 766-8887.
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Breast Cancer Action Inc
Douglas County
Birthright to mark 20th anniversary in Lawrence
Birthright will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Lawrence with an open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 204 W. 13th St. House tours will be given and information about the non profit pro life crisis pregnancy center will be shared along with refreshments.
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Birthright
Lawrence
W. 13Th St
Baldwin-Baker University Receives NASA NOVA Grant
Baldwin-Baker University was awarded a 28000 grant from NASA's NOVA program to fund two new fall 1999 courses in education and mathematics. The proposal was prepared by Merrie Skaggs and Jean Johnson, outlining Mathematics: The Language of Math and a revised Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II. The plan emphasizes team teaching and increased technology integration.
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