Kansas keeps assessment tests with later revisions planned
The State Board of Education voted 8 to 1 to retain student assessments as a key component of quality performance accreditation while changing four of the five tests to remove the performance element. A compromise ends a two month stalemate between conservatives and moderates. Tests are to be ready for spring 1999 under a new timeline.
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Torexa
Kansas
State Board of Education
Wichita
State Board approves plan for statewide student tests
Under a plan approved by the State Board of Education, KU's Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation will develop tests in mathematics, reading and writing for more than 30,000 students. The math test targets grades 4 7 and 10, reading targets grades 3 7 and 10, and writing targets grades 5 8 and 10. The board will also use the testing center to develop new tests in math reading writing science and social studies for 1998-99 and beyond.
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Andy Tompkins
Kevin Gilmore
Olathe
Wagnon
State Board of Education
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Schwinn stunt show dazzles Lawrence crowd at Cycle Works
In a Cycle Works event, Ron Kimler and Pat Miller led Schwinn Stunt Riders through mid air flips and ramp tricks in front of about 150 to 200 spectators. The extreme act showcased 5 to 8 foot ramps and freestyle bikes as kids like Erin Beard and Brad Smith watched in awe.
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Rycuagn Gwin
JouNat-Wantp
Ron Kimler
Cycle Works
Kimler
Schwinn
Lawrence
Erin Beard
Burlington
Brad Smith
Schwinn Bicycles
Schwinns
Kevin Dana
Pat Miller
Peters
Huntington Beach
Calif
Kay Long
Matchbox Men Fire Up New Production Interview
The Matchbox Men comedy troupe draw parallels to Robin Williams and Billy Crystal as they discuss their latest show. Chris Ready notes internal power struggles while the group explains challenges faced during production and what they learned.
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the Matchbox Men
Robin Williams
Billy Crystal
Chris
Local groups bid for HUD homeless grants in Lawrence
Local housing and social service groups seek a combined 1.15 million dollars from the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund housing solutions over five years for homeless residents. A coordinated city application aims to show community support from three agencies.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Lawrence
Charlotte Knoche
Lawrence Housing Authority
Knoche
Get Ready Rally Returns to Memorial Stadium
The Journal-World and Kansas University football sponsor the second annual Get Ready Rally on Aug 24 from 3 to 6 pm at Memorial Stadium. Free food for the first 1500, with a pep rally by KU Spirit Squad and a band tunnel as players enter. Chancellor Hemenway, Coach Allen, and staff will speak. activities include a moon walk, obstacle courses, and prizes with booths from local sponsors.
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Memorial Stadium
Journal-World
Kansas University
Julie Bechtel
J W
Terry) Allen
KU Spirit Squad
Allen
Robert Hemenway
J-W
Steve Koppen
Neil McEachen
Kief
I- W
Sunflower Cable
Geeks On Wheels
Sonic Drive-In
Jim Clark Motors
PowerBar
Carlos O’kelley
SuperTarget
McEachen
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