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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2012
Page
4
Lawrence Public Schools enforce appropriate dress and personal appearance for all professional employees per Board A policy. Communications director Julie Boyle notes the policy underlines standards and points to the Board Policy Manual on usd497.org for details.
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Comments from Lawrence residents propose practical reforms. Lynnte Pettengill suggests stairs that become a ramp to improve wheelchair access. Steve Foster would restore a better public transit system. Crankie calls for improved societal communication and listening amid noise.
Kansas officials announced a waiver from parts of No Child Left Behind will reshape how student achievement is measured starting in 2012-13. The state will use multiple measures including student growth and achievement gaps, tie performance to teacher evaluations, and classify schools as reward focus or priority based on results.
Kansas state board members discussed home schooling requirements amid reports of teens kept home to babysit siblings. Chair David Dennis urged more data to ensure instruction, while Ken Willard cautioned against haste. A September meeting to continue conversation was set with focus on reporting and non accredited private schools rules.
Lawrence police report two men forced entry to an apartment on West 22nd Street Monday seeking money owed. A 21-year-old was arrested Tuesday on aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and aggravated battery charges. 18-year-old also held on aggravated burglary. A third man, 52, faced aggravated assault after a disturbance on Massachusetts Street. Bond not set in all cases.
Adam and Carolyn Davis of Lenexa celebrated the birth of a daughter on Tuesday at a local hospital. The new arrival adds happiness to the Davis family as they announce the birth.
We The Journal- World reports gas prices as low as $3.63 at multiple stations. Readers are urged to notify 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
The Journal World explains its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors attention. Readers may call 785 832 7154 or email news with error reports for prompt corrections.
Eula Biss Notes From No Man’s Land appears as the opening essay selection in KU’s new common book program for freshmen. About 10 upperclass Hawk Week leaders will recruit attendees, with a 7 p.m. Sunday convocation at the Lied Center where tassels for graduation year will be issued.
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