Kansas students lead nation in ACT scores rise
Kansas students posted an average composite ACT score of 21.6, higher than the national 21.0 average, with 77.5 percent of graduates taking the test. Education officials cited gains in college preparatory coursework and noted gaps along ethnic and socio economic lines require ongoing work despite overall improvement.
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Andy Tompkins
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Harold Voth
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Outdoor sanctuary shows a new look at science at OWLS
At Wichita West High School the Outdoor Wildlife Learning Sanctuary offers an open air classroom where students from 60 plus have planted vegetables and flowers, built a pond, and created a wooden walkway. Teachers point to hands on learning and calming behavior in students as key benefits.
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Lavern Drapal
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