Public Forum on KU CBE plans raises questions
John Rury of Lawrence critiques KU's competency based education proposal noting SNHU practices, student mastery challenges, six year graduation baselines at other programs, and the need for extensive faculty mentorship while warning against lowering standards for AAU member KU.
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Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor under 250 words via email at letters ljworld.com. The paper encourages concise, thoughtful responses on community issues and current events.
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Weathered skies and rain in Leavenworth 1874
The July 11 1874 issue notes a western cloudburst that flooded Leavenworth streets after a dry spell. It mentions a heated debate over August teachers institutes due to heat and fatigue. Superintendent T S Murray reports homegrown blackberries and apples saved by recent rain. Citizens push to continue music teaching with Professor Jackson.
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Intellectually Consistent Trumpism and Its Critics
Jonah Goldberg argues that Trump is not a steady ideological conservative but an instrument of whichever faction he seeks to please. He notes shifts on abortion, Supreme Court picks, and policy positions, with elites like Heritage and Project 2025 shaping the aura of Trumpism while Trump himself remains driven by personal ambition.
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Biden's Future in the Democratic Party Examined
Jamie Stiehm analyzes how Biden's grip on power hinges on political ally James Clyburn and a wave of younger governors. The column weighs Biden's record, health concerns, and the potential for a reshaped 2024 Democratic field led by Newsom Whitmer Shapiro Beshear and Moore in a bid to guide the party after a contested debate performance.
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