Brownback taps Meg Wilson for K-12 panel in Kansas
Gov. Sam Brownback named Meg Wilson a Hoisington High School principal and Republican primary candidate for the State Board of Education to the nine member K-12 Student Performance and Efficiency Commission. Wilson brings 31 years in education and local school board service, with degrees from Doane College and Fort Hays State University. The panel will report recommendations to the Legislature by Jan. 9.
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Alumnus’s $500000 gift funds KU law professorship
A Kansas University School of Law alumnus Art Piculell and his late wife Dee donated 500000 to establish a professorship honoring the late Earl B. Shurtz. Piculell, from Portland Oregon, described Shurtz as thoughtful and mentorlike, noting KU helped his career.
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Topeka teachers from Philippines await federal ruling
Six Topeka teachers from the Philippines await a federal decision on their residency permits. The district recruits overseas since 2005 for math science and special education. Eight of 21 international applicants have been approved while five are under federal audit or awaiting decisions, potentially extending years before residency is resolved.
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Kansas candidates clash over budget cuts and education funding
Hopefuls argued cuts will curtail state revenue for education public safety and social services. Sloan faced criticism from GOP rival Jeremy Ryan Pierce who defended tax cuts by shrinking government. The Lawrence City Hall forum covered budget gaps renewable energy standards voter ID and common core with Sloan Highberger Hodgson Gaughan and Robinson voicing support or opposition and Pierce taking the opposite stance.
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Pittsburg area tech education center gains $1 million gift
The Bicknell Foundation donates 1 million to establish a southeast Kansas technology education center for Fort Scott Community College and Crawford County schools. The plan includes a building, 18 acres, and expanded programs in construction, masonry, welding, culinary arts, and other trades with a $300,000 fundraising goal to complete funding.
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Kansas orders two door to door pavers to repay 8500 dollars
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced that George H. Swartz and James J. Swartz are banned from operating in the state and ordered to repay 8500 dollars to one Lawrence and two Topeka customers for violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. The defendants used several business names and admitted failure to provide receipts, warn of a three day right to cancel, and cashing checks quickly.
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Cemetery Tour Of Veterans Graves On July Fourth
Lawrence Parks and Recreation will host a guided tour of veterans graves at Oak Hill Cemetery on July 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the veterans plot. leader Bob Wandel will share information about Civil and Spanish American War gravestones and events in a city news release.
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