Boundary rethink for Lawrence high schools sparked by demographics
Lawrence school board begins a community discussion on tweaking the 15th Street boundary between Lawrence High School and Free State High School. While enrollment is similar, gaps in economic disadvantage and minority representation prompt the look, with long term population shifts in mind and a focus on improving test scores and graduation rates.
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Mary Loveland
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History repeating itself in the Middle East talks
Cal Thomas argues that U S pressure on Israel to concede in new Washington talks mirrors past missteps from the Balfour Declaration to Oslo and Camp David. He warns that negotiations repeat old cycles of violence, demoralize Israel, and fail to stop terrorism, urging skepticism toward US assurances on Iran.
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Palestinian Authority
Washington
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Obama
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West
Cal Thomas
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Antiques vs iPad: anniversary gift sparks clash of eras
A Kansas couple marks 24 years with a clash between old and new as the wife eyes an iPad while the husband hunts for a 19th century Southern judge papers auction. The exchange highlights evolving tastes and a plan to keep gifts modest amid charitable giving.
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Karen
Mike Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Journal-World
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Public Forum on KU Ratings and student debt choices
Lawrence reader Ray Finch questions if KU ranking dips reflect broader concerns and urges reconsideration of four year degrees. He asks if young people should instead value travel trades self employment or critical thinking learned in high school to avoid deep debt for a questionable credential.
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Kansas University
Journal-World
Ray Finch
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Auto Nearly Runs Down Doctor in 1910 incident
The auto of Dr. A. B. Sellards lurched forward as he cranked it after his boy started the clutch at low speed. The doctor threw himself to the pavement to escape being dragged, and the car bumped into several curbside bicycles, causing minor damage.
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