KU Observation Program Links Students with City Classrooms
Lawrence Public Schools and Kansas University Education School run a joint observation program for teacher candidates. KU students conduct individual and group classroom visits in elementary and secondary schools to study teaching roles, techniques, and classroom relationships, supporting teacher preparation and real classroom experience.
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Carl Knox
Lawrence
Bob Taylor
Knox
Vesta White
Lawrence Public Schools
Kansas University School of Education
School of Education
Board of Education
Leavenworth Prison Convicts Offer Paintings in Sale
The Leavenworth prison art sale on Sept. 1 features about 100 inmates displaying some 70 paintings across media. Formerly dangerous criminals now create under supervision as part of vocational training, with profits going to the artists.
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Leavenworth, Kan
FBI
U.S
Leavenworth
Alcatraz
J.C. Taylor
New Curriculum Idea Prompts Focus on Student Success
Lawrence High School considers a success centered curriculum for underachieving students. Emphasizes early identification, saleable skills, and correlated junior and senior high practical arts to boost motivation and reduce dropouts. Calls for exploratory experiences and meaningful, attainable goals.
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Lawrence High School
Kansas Property Valuation Steady At 4.6 Billion In 1961
The 1961 Census report shows Kansas local tax rolls valued at 4.6 billion with 119 million exempt. Local real estate totaled 2.5 billion and personal property 1.1 billion while state assessed property stood at 818 million. Property tax revenue reached 325 million, about 148 per capita.
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Washington
Kansas
Bureau of the Census
Cuban plant shelled as Cuba reports latest attack
Cuban radio reported Shelling of an industrial plant on the north coast of Cuba. It marks the third major hostile action against the Fidel Castro government since Friday.
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Miami
Fla
Cuba
Cuban Radio
Fidel Castro
Income Figure At Record Level
Personal income rose to an annual rate of 464.3 billion in July aided by gains in construction, trade and services. The month marked a new high, up 1.7 billion from June while 2 billion above July 1962. Factory payrolls and other metrics held steady amid no significant rise in payrolls for July.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Scream Sparks Accidental Wound In DeSoto Home
Mrs. Zada Ball, 59, was wounded in the hip by a pistol fired by her husband after a midnight scream startled him in a DeSoto area home. Noel Ball, 19, returning from a date, had made noises and found himself locked out, prompting the frightened shot.
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DeSoto
Lawrence
Zada Ball
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Noel
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Isunset Hill District
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