Valentine craft day in St. John Catholic School class
Students in Patty Hill's class at St. John Catholic School made valentines in anticipation of February 14. The top photo features second-grader Hannah Jenicke, while Katelyn Daugherty helps Olivia Dennis with a holiday wish in the right photo. See video at Ijworld.com/valentinevid.
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KU expands online courses appoints associate dean
Kansas University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is expanding online offerings. Paul Atchley, longtime psychology professor, is named associate dean for online and professional education to oversee development and rollout of online programs, courses, certificates, and degrees. Starting this fall, students with associate...
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KU expands online degree offerings across schools
Senior vice provost Sara Rosen says KU will add 14 to 15 online master's, endorsement and graduate certificate programs in three years, with online options across the School of Education Business, CLAS and professional schools. courses run across Lawrence and Edwards campuses totaling 100 to 200 online each semester.
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Legislation to cut Kansas school funding sparks budget fix
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback backed spending reductions for public schools and universities to erase a $344 million deficit as Republicans moved a budget-balancing bill. Lawmakers urged action by February 13 to keep bills paid and addressed a potential $600 million shortfall next fiscal year. The plans included slowing future tax cuts and higher tobacco taxes, with backers seeking further cuts.
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GOP moves to tighten control over local governments
Kansas lawmakers consider bills backed by conservative groups to curb teachers unions regulate professors in opinion pieces and boost political control at the local level. Republicans tout accountability while Democrats call it an effort to silence dissent and influence elections.
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Kansas
Prosecutor seeks harsher child exploitation law
A Douglas County prosecutor asks the Legislature to strengthen statutes on child exploitation, arguing current law may be too lenient and prompting renewed debate on penalties and safeguards.
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