Board chair questions need for standardized tests this year
Kansas State Board of Education chair David Dennis urges dropping mandated reading and math tests tied to old standards. He notes waivers from No Child Left Behind and argues testing costs and relevance, while Education Commissioner DeBacker maintains tests offer value and that districts should flex to Common Core readiness.
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Push for broader bullying policy in Kansas schools
Activists and Wichita area parents press for expanding the definition of bullying and cyberbullying in Kansas. They cite incidents in Haysville and demand faster investigation, stricter reporting, and state tracking while opposing current funding and staff constraints. State Board member Walt Chappell leads renewed push as districts resist additional requirements.
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Lawrence man sentenced in child sexual exploitation case
A 52-year-old Lawrence man, Jerry Dale Kerr, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading no contest to one count of sexual exploitation of a child. The case stemmed from sexually explicit text messages and photographs sent in 2011 to a 13-year-old girl, with thousands of texts cited by Judge Peggy Kittel. Kerr apologized and sought probation, which was denied, with ongoing therapy recommended.
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Kerr avoids longer sentence in sex offense case
Kerr, who had no prior felony convictions, calls the incident a one time situation that got out of control. Prosecutors and defense say he met the girl through his son. He faced extra exploitation and solicitation charges but received 258 days credit and a 25 year sex offender registration.
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Texting deer whereabouts illegal in Kansas hunting
Pratt AP Kansas wildlife officials remind hunters it is illegal to text the whereabouts of deer or other game. The law has existed in various forms for years and bans using radios or cellphones to share location of game moving toward hunters.
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State ranks 7th for agricultural exports
WICHITA AP A government report shows Kansas ranked seventh in the nation as an exporter of agricultural products to foreign markets. The Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service cites a USDA estimate of 2011 farm exports at 5.3 billion dollars, up 7 percent from the prior year, with wheat leading at 29 percent of state exports and 14 percent of national wheat exports.
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KU Endowment gift funds psycho oncology therapist at KU Cancer Center
The Gift to Kansas Masonic Foundation will fund a therapist position for Krigel to provide psycho oncology services via interactive television to the Midwest Cancer Alliance network of 19 hospitals and research institutions across Kansas and Kansas City. Krigel will lead individual and group therapy for cancer patients and families, addressing fear of recurrence and the impact on relationships. Lawrence Memorial Hospital joins MCA, with existing staff and new therapy options expected to complement current emotional support services.
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Kansas University Reporter Contacts and Twitter Handle
Kansas University reporter Matt Erickson can be reached at 832-6388. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/LJW KU for updates and commentary.
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West Douglas County highway plan eyed amid growth
Loop He notes the met ro area's westward expansion could necessitate a new highway. Officials say it is too early to judge benefits for Douglas County. Administrator Craig Wein aug says details and local impact remain uncertain.
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