Lawrence school board hears community on gymnastics program
Lawrence USD listened to gymnasts and parents urging rejection of a recommendation to discontinue the district's gymnastics program. A board member urged budget understanding amid a 33 million shortfall while administration cited low participation of 22 students as a key reason to cut the program.
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Former Kansas health chief reflects on pandemic clash and firing
Former Kansas Department of Health and Environment secretary Lee Norman discusses in a Kansas Reflector podcast how his blunt messaging on COVID-19 clashed with Governor's staff demands for scripted outreach. He says he was sidelined after a private clash began in March and was surprised by his November firing.
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Absences spike at Billy Mills after threat rumor
Hundreds of Billy Mills Middle School students stayed home last week after a reported threat, with Lawrence Police increasing presence as a precaution. The district later said two more threats at other Lawrence middle schools were hoaxes or misinfo, and absences dropped to 35 on Monday, typical for the school.
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