Lawrence Virtual School opens with high enrollment gains
Lawrence officials hail the Lawrence Virtual School as a successful charter launch with 165 students statewide, far exceeding the 30-student target. Kindergarten through eighth grade classes will be computer taught, using the K12 curriculum led by education experts. startup funding includes a 101,709 state grant plus per pupil funding.
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Maintenance concerns at Memorial Park Cemetery prompt audit
Families in East Lawrence complain Memorial Park Cemetery is overgrown and stones are buried under grass clippings. State officials will audit the private cemetery to verify proper use of funds from burial plots while urging city and local officials to assist families and restore upkeep.
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Candidates should focus on future
Ronald Brownstein argues that the 2004 campaign fixates on past actions. Bush and Kerry skew toward retrospective attacks, while Swift Boat ads skew debate away from future plans. The piece urges leaders to present four year goals and a census focus to address today’s economic challenges.
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Bush should emulate Eisenhower for a second term
Dallas Morning News columnist William McKenzie urges George W. Bush to adopt Dwight Eisenhower's pragmatic idealism. He argues that Bush should pursue alliances, restraint, and soft power to gain bipartisan support and demonstrate leadership before a potential second term.
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Public Forum: Should Allen Fieldhouse be torn down
Lenexa reader Ed Creaden argues that rising athletic costs and donor-driven funding threaten Kansas University's tradition. He questions the value of long time support and suggests Allen Fieldhouse could be replaced as part of a modernization trend driven by a points system and big money.
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Kansas University
Kline defense to the editor on library content
Derek Teeter defends state policy on library materials and First Amendment limits while noting a settlement agreement with music companies restricted certain CDs. He argues libraries are discretionary, not obligated to provide violent or illegal content, and questions censure by librarians. The Journal-World invites public forum letters under 250 words with author details.
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