New York School educator earns Master Teacher award
John Bode, a third grade teacher at New York School, was surprised during an all school assembly as he learned he is Lawrence district 2013-14 Master Teacher. He has taught in the district since 1995, first as a speech pathologist, then a full time teacher since 2003. The honor includes a $2,500 prize and he will be nominated for Kansas Master Teacher awards.
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Kansas lawmakers clash over NBAF funding tied to budget deal
Kansas Republicans feud over funding for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan as the budget plan moves through Congress. Rep. Lynn Jenkins backs the deal citing NBAF funding. Sen. Pat Roberts and Rep. Tim Huelskamp oppose or doubt guarantees, noting funding could come outside the measure. The debate highlights divisions as government funding deadlines loom.
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City backs full rental inspections and placards plan
Lawrence city commissioners voted 3 2 to keep a rental licensing and inspection proposal with 18 000 units eligible for a safety check and a tenant placard showing how to file complaints with City Hall The panel also rejected eliminating 38 of 66 cited violations and declined a 2017 sunset for the program while endorsing a placard requirement to post internal city complaint details in each rental unit.
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Federal panel urges delay of KanCare expansion in Kansas
The National Council on Disability urged CMS to pause KanCare expansion for long term disability services in Kansas for one year. It asked review of prior Medicaid administration and a possible DOJ examination, noting concerns over the January 1, 2014 start date and pending public comments.
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Students Skype with KU researchers on Antarctic ice sheets
Southwest Middle School students reach out by video to KU researchers studying ice sheets in Antarctica, sharing insights and questions in a science outreach effort.
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