Learning strategies teacher called a miracle worker
Southwest Junior High School recognized learning strategies teacher Drinkhouse for her impact guiding students not qualifying for special education. Principal praise from colleagues, a $1,000 KU Credit Union award, and district nomination for Kansas Secondary Teacher of the Year highlight her role as an academic coach.
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Smith argues for FDR on monument and legacy
Smith spoke 90 minutes about Roosevelt's legacy at the Dole Institute to a crowd of about 320, with an overflow for both Reagan and Roosevelt talks. He praised Roosevelt as four-time winner and first lady Eleanor, noting flaws and the absence of a 24 hour news cycle while lauding Social Security as part of a safety net. He warned the New Deal debate will continue in a different climate and urged caution.
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Markets end with modest gains on Wednesday
Dow rises 61.53 to 12,288.17 as Nasdaq adds 21.21 to 2,825.56 and the S&P 500 moves to 1,336.32. Bond yields hover around 4.67 percent for the 30-year Treasury with a 0.01 point uptick.
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Kansas lawmaker apologizes for race remark on in state tuition debate
Kansas representative Connie O'Brien faced backlash after describing an undocumented student in line at a Kansas City Kansas Community College as olive complexioned and not from this country. The Kansas Democratic Party demanded she apologize for what it called racist comments during testimony on a bill to repeal in state tuition for some undocumented students.
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