State eyes accrediting districts not individual schools
Kansas education officials consider a major shift by accrediting districts as a whole rather than single schools. The plan aims to expose district-wide performance and spur improvements, marking a first in modern Kansas.
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Remembering Harold Sasko a caring, generous man
Lawrence residents and former CiCi’s Pizza workers recall Harold M. Sasko as a kind, helpful figure who aided colleagues and others. He was found dead Friday night at his southwest Lawrence home as police sought 19-year-old Sarah Brooke Gonzalez McLinn who lived with him. Investigators also search for a missing 2008 Nissan Altima with a Kansas plate.
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KU Med eyed to help fill Kansas psychiatrist shortage
Agencies seek help from KU Medical Center to train more psychiatrists amid a statewide shortage. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services notes its three hospitals and 27 mental health centers require more psychiatrists than funded. Rural areas struggle with lower incomes and fewer job networks, while earlier state incentives for psychiatry graduates vanished and Topeka's Menninger Clinic moved to Houston in 2003, worsening pipelines.
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Much colder in forecast with clear skies ahead
Local forecast indicates significantly colder temperatures for the region with a shift to dry, clear conditions. Residents are advised to bundle up as overnight lows drop markedly compared with recent days.
Health coaches become alternative to personal trainers
Health coaches are adopting a lifestyle focused coaching style as an alternative to traditional personal trainers. The piece notes one habit at a time approach and discusses their growing role in wellness.
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