Two Kansas towns seek to fund SRS office stay
Fort Scott and Pratt join Lawrence in considering local funding to keep their SRS offices open amid state closures. Officials weigh raising substantial sums to offset state cuts while opponents fear setting a local funding precedent. Fort Scott would need 84000 and Pratt about 60000, with Lawrence already contributing 450000 for two years.
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Legislators and advocates clash over SRS funding goals with 1100 people labeled under served. Moreno defends intent while Rep Henry notes 1100 removed from waiting list. Committee questions faith based emphasis and new SRS deputy Pilato outlines efforts to build a faith group database and partner with contractors.
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Freshmen adjust to new school day routine at Lawrence district
Lawrence High principal Matt Brungardt says 100 percent of freshmen were unsure where to go during first days causing long lines. Congestion remains as Free State and Lawrence High adapt to split and new student numbers while students like Trey Jones and Andrew Merritt adjust and plan to settle in with tweaks and orientation.
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Enrollment Gap Narrows Between Lawrence High And Free State
Enrollment tallies show Lawrence High 1,537 students and Free State 1,505 at this time last year, narrowing the gap. A 377 freshman class helps Free State. last year's seniors removed from counts. Lawrence Virtual School is the district’s largest elementary with 684 students amid reconfiguration of middle schools.
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Enrollment Trends at KU and JCCC Show Mixed Gains
KU probes fall and summer enrollment figures with Provost Jeff Vitter noting a possible overall decline but increased freshman enrollment. Johnson County Community College reports continued growth led by Sunflower with 497 students and Broken Arrow up to 310. Douglas County resident attendance at JCCC remains around 2,100, with 1,083 students in the virtual K-8 program.
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Multifaceted dental filling research eyed for savings
Researchers discuss a complex dental care challenge, noting high costs of polymer fillings between 150 and 200 dollars and the impact on families. A 2008 IOM NRC report found 4.6 million children lacked needed care, with untreated decay causing pain and missed school time, including in Kansas where about one in four children suffer decay.
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Lawrence hires varied recruits for city police academy
Police records show one recruit had prior law enforcement experience and another military law enforcement, while the city often hires recruits new to the field and trains them in a 24 week Lawrence police academy. Earlier this year six officers from other Kansas departments were placed in a six week academy to fill openings.
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New Lawrence recruits eager to serve in police field
Ashley Johnson, 26, from Kansas City, Mo., joins Lawrence's new police class alongside colleagues excited to enter public service. Jake Burke, 28, a 2001 Lawrence High grad and Coast Guard veteran, says community interaction drew him to the field. Reporter George Diepenbrock can be reached at 832-7144.
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