Family faces split as Sunflower Showdown pits father and son
Chris Gaston, a Kansas State cheer squad member and son of KU mascot Doug Gaston, will cheer for K-State while his father roots for KU in Saturdays Sunflower Showdown at Allen Fieldhouse. The Lawrence native grew up in KU culture but chose K-State after high school.
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KU names its first Foundation Professor in history and American studies
Kansas University announced David Roediger of Illinois will join KU as the inaugural Foundation Professor in 2014 15 with a joint history and American studies appointment. The move kicks off KU's plan to hire 12 foundation faculty helping raise national stature. Roediger spoke at KU in September for the American Studies 60th anniversary event.
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Legislators weigh funding proposal for kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers consider Gov. Brownback s plan to fund full day kindergarten at 16 million dollars annually for five years. House Speaker Ray Merrick calls the measure complex and says the Legislature should study it as districts largely operate under current funding. The proposal would shift costs from local to state balances built up in recent years.
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SATURDAY COLUMN How important is education to Kansas leaders
A long column emphasizes that Kansas faces a pivotal 2014 legislative session with education funding as a central issue. It questions who will champion education, the role of the Board of Regents, and whether lawmakers will prioritize top tier K-12 and higher education amid budget pressures and public expectations.
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