School cuts could trigger $70M federal penalty
Kansas officials warn Gov Brownback's budget plan cutting current year school funding by 132 million could drop base aid per student to 3937 and create a 16.7 million shortfall in special education, risking 70 million in federal funds over two years. Kansas School Superintendents Association leader Mike Mathes notes the hole could grow if not addressed.
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Boyle leads Buffaloes to host Kansas tonight
Former Jayhawk Tad Boyle now mentors Colorado Buffaloes who stand 14 6 this season and will host the Kansas Jayhawks at 7 p m tonight in Boulder marking a high profile college basketball clash on page 1B ANSAS U.
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Ethics panel to hear Perkins case on gifts ban
The Kansas ethics commission will consider a complaint against former Kansas University Athletic Director Lew Perkins alleging violations of a ban on gifts to state officials. Proceedings set for 3A.
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KNI shutdown plan faces opposition from lawmakers
Gov. Sam Brownback defends proposals to close the Kansas Neurological Institute relocating fragile residents as lawmakers from both parties oppose the plan. The Crimson and Blue BBQ Crew travels to Florida for a contest and shares insights on their competitive drive.
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Lawrence district embraces strengths and challenges in study
Lawrence public schools welcome the insights from a Kansas Learning Network needs assessment. A three day November visit by consultants, state officials, and educators analyzed student achievement, teaching performance, and superintendent visibility to identify positives and weaknesses for school improvement.
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Naming committees appointed for Lawrence schools to pick middle names
Lawrence board on a 4-3 vote formed four naming committees to rename junior high schools as middle schools by July 1, with four board members approving and four opposing. Committees must propose names including middle school, while considering existing names Central South Southwest and West. The board also accepted nominations from district leaders after a federal standards review and heard a district-wide study urging school closures and program investments to address enrollment and instructional needs.
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Kansas officials push KU Cancer Center toward NCI designation
The KU Cancer Center races toward an NCI designation deadline with 243 days left. KU leaders vow ongoing rapid efforts, expand research space, and recruit 14 senior scientists plus two new leaders. $26.5 million has funded Wahl Hixon renovations. a Phase 1 Trials Center in Fairway uses sales tax funds. A planned $64 million West Campus lab awaits private funding.
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Homeless Shelter Demand Rises in Freezing Lawrence
Lawrence sees rising homeless shelter use as temperatures drop. The main 76 capacity shelter often hosts over 90 and up to 110 people nightly, supported by overflow at three downtown locations via a zoning change for Family Promise churches. Four churches partner to provide overflow when temps hit 32 or below, with 10 children and nine adults from five families in shelter Monday. The director seeks year round occupancy extension beyond March 31 to meet ongoing demand amid economic strain and domestic abuse concerns.
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