Regents hire firm for statewide review of universities
The Kansas Board of Regents voted to hire rpk Group to study statewide university programs for efficiency. Regents urged focus on unnecessary duplication while preserving regional needs and keeping nursing and teaching programs on the table.
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Lawrence Schools Eye Montessori Conversion Plan
Lawrence Public Schools continues to study converting New York Elementary into a public Montessori campus. The district filed a letter seeking American Rescue Plan Act funding from Douglas County to train teachers in Montessori methods. Four revenue loss offset requests were submitted totaling about $4.54 million, with $3.695 million tied to pandemic relief.
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Winter Storm Targets Lawrence With 4 to 8 Inch Snowfall
A winter storm threatens the Lawrence area with 4 to 8 inches of snow and high winds. Snow is expected to begin as rain then sleet before accumulating, with patchy blowing snow reducing visibility. Douglas County issued a winter storm warning through this evening as several schools including Lawrence Public Schools and University of Kansas campuses canceled classes.
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Disability Visibility chosen as KU Common Book 2022 23
The University of Kansas selects Disability Visibility First Person Stories from the Twenty First Century as its Common Book for 2022 23. Editor Alice Wong, born with spinal muscular atrophy, leads the Disability Visibility Project and served on the National Council on Disability.
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