Kennedy Elementary Girls Scouts Boost Scores with Community Support
Fifty-six words describe Kennedy Elementary School where 60 girls attend after school Girl Scout activities and learn science math reading and English. Led by United Way of Douglas County and partners, the program raised math proficiency from 53.8 percent in 2011 to 91.3 percent in 2013 and reading from 73.5 percent to 82.6 percent.
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Kennedy Elementary School
Tongawood
Girls Scouts
Kennedy
United Way
Douglas County
Cris Anderson
Nity
Anderson
Volunteer Girl Scout Troop Leaders Needed at Local Schools
Volunteer leaders sought for Daisy Brownie and Junior troops at Kennedy and Woodlawn, after three years of staff-led programs. Lori Hanson of the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri can provide details, with support from United Way, Boys and Girls Club Lawrence, Communities in Schools, and partner groups.
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Kennedy and Woodlawn
Kennedy
Woodlawn
Lori Hanson
Girl Scouts of
NE Kansas
NW Missouri
Lorihanson
Gsksmo.org
Groups push for mid level dental practitioners in Kansas
Kansas groups press for registered dental practitioners to alleviate a dental desert. Leaders cite nurse practitioners as a model and hope to pass a bill again after a failed hearing. Proponents say mid level providers could expand access and place dentists where they are needed.
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Wichita
Kansas
Wichita Eagle
Kansas Action For Children
Kansas Dental Project
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Kevin Robertson
KDA
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