Superintendent backs president's education efforts
Lawrence schools Supt. Al Azinger says President Clinton’s State of the Union focus on education is heartening though bipartisan passage remains uncertain. He notes national standards could work if paired with local control and emphasizes support for reading, Head Start, school renovations, technology, and two years of college funded by tax breaks within the public system.
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KU chancellor weighs Clinton college aid plan cautiously
Kansas University chancellor Robert Hemenway withheld judgment on President Clinton's higher education package. He noted the need to study details as Congress reviews proposals that would boost Pell Grants, expand eligibility, offer a $10,000 tuition tax deduction, and provide $1,500 tax credits for two years of college with a B average.
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Know Your Antiques session features Barbara Hodgson display
Lawrence brief notes Barbara Hodgson, with 30 years in stone trading, will display and discuss Old Pawn Indian Jewelry at the Know Your Antiques event at 2 p.m. February 19 at Watkins Community Museum. She will also show contemporary Native American designs and invites attendees to bring items for valuation.
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Lawrence District Wins National Award for Teacher Development
Lawrence school officials were honored in Washington by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton for their professional development program. The district shared the National Awards Program for Model Professional Development with four other districts and received $9,000 to fund local staff development. Crowther noted California requires eight development days while Lawrence uses 4.5 annually, with teacher ownership as a common theme across winners.
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