Haskell Graduation Rate Cited Amid Leadership Questions
Editorial notes Haskell Indian Nations University posts a 9 percent six year graduation rate per Education Dept data. Washington Monthly ranks the school 13th worst nationwide. KU's 60 percent rate highlighted. Haskell plans a Success Center but leadership renewal at the Bureau of Indian Education remains pending. Senator Roberts and Kansas delegates seek accountability amid management concerns.
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Liberal elites face comeuppance as voters turn away
Charles Krauthammer argues liberals misread public mood, blaming racism and bigotry for opposition to Obama agenda. He says Tea Party momentum and voter backlash reflect contempt for elites who ignore mainstream concerns on immigration, marriage, and policy. Ends noting forthcoming GOP gains in November.
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Plans for Roosevelt to attend Humane Society fountain dedication
The Lawrence Daily World reports plans to have former President Roosevelt attend the dedication of a new Humane Society fountain next Wednesday. Children from the city will assemble at the Presbyterian church at 4 45 PM then march to the fountain at Warren and New Hampshire while nearby streets are blocked for the ceremony.
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Fitting symbol for the civic center in democracy debate
Hilda Enoch of Lawrence argues in praise of an Islamic center near the 9/11 grounds, saying it embodies freedom of religion and diversity. She contends the center promotes learning, cultural exchange, and unity rather than threat to the nation.
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Lawrence
Offensive letter to KSDE about USD 497 improvement claim
A parent describes receiving a KSDE letter calling USD 497 an improvement as offensive. They defend local schools and teachers against external testing judgments and criticize No Child Left Behind for pressuring all students toward 2014 proficiency.
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Public Forum on Race to the Top and School Profit Motives
The Obama administration pushes Race to the Top as many states seek one time dollars. Thirty four states changed laws to invite profiteering at taxpayer expense. Critics ask what gains for kids amid for profit management and charter firms. David Reber.
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Lawrence
Patchwork Inverness Drive repairs draw reader critique
Kendall Wolf argues the Inverness Drive project is patching old damage rather than full replacement. He notes rapid cracking and early failure in new concrete, with old sections splaying at seams and potential potholes ahead, urging complete replacement despite higher upfront costs.
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Roundabout rules cited in letter to Journal-World
A reader urges drivers to follow KDOT roundabout rules to protect children and unsafe behavior. The letter notes yielding, turn signals, and using while on the phone, urging awareness and proper driving practices.
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