District styles tech rich classrooms with iPads
Lawrence schools expand technology to prepare students for the modern workplace while addressing the digital divide. 5,000 iPads cost 3.2 million and 4,000 MacBooks cost 2.8 million after pilot programs. Teachers receive training. vanguard teams share methods. iPad palooza events boost adoption. Critics note mixed results and screen time concerns, but district officials push balance and access to affordable home internet.
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Walker faces multiple felonies in Douglas County robbery case
In Douglas County District Court, 20 year old Pierre P. Walker faced three counts of aggravated robbery and one count of cruelty to animals related to a June 6, 2016 spree. Victims testified about a shotgun theft knife from Taco Bell manager, a phone from a pastor, and an iPod from a man with a dog.
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Robbery suspects linked to dog attack during Kansas City thefts
Witnesses testified in a Lawrence court about a robbery spree that included a Taco Bell employee, a pastor and a dog killed during the attack. Victims described gunpoint robberies, stolen iPhones and iPods, and a sawed-off shotgun used in the incidents. Evidence tied a Kansas City, Kansas, suspect to the crimes, with a distinctive yellow front plate on the getaway SUV and items recovered from his home. Public safety reporter coverage notes the early dawn timeline and the witnesses’ uncertain descriptions.
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Firm eyes FAA certified propellers for larger aircraft
Anemaat outlines a focus on small aviation segments. The firm serves ultralight planes built by amateur pilots, airboat propellers, drones, and other small airborne devices. Longer term goals include FAA certification to produce propellers for larger aircraft.
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Lawrence DAR aims to boost propeller capacity with Sterna link
DAR corporation president Willem Anemaat projects a longer term goal of certified propeller production for larger aircraft. Partnership with Sterna could create a unique US market edge for propellers and air frames. Hiring begins later this year for about 10 positions with potential 10 more in 2019 if sales goals are met. DAR may seek a larger facility and possible co location with Sterna in North Lawrence.
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West Lawrence
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Local births listed for Tuesday in Kansas towns
US lan and Vanessa Walker of Tonganoxie welcome a boy. David and Jill King of Lawrence greet a girl. Alex and Danyel Harnson of Lawrence have a boy. Ryan and Sarah Weekley with Michael and Victoria Sickinger of Lawrence welcome a girl.
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Vanessa Walker
Tonganoxie
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Jill King
Lawrence
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Danyel Harnson
Ryan
Sarah Weekley
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Victoria Sickinger
Journal-World Corrects Significant Errors Policy Update
Corrections policy states the Journal-World fixes significant errors brought to editors and provides contact options by phone 785-832-7154 and email ljworld.com for reporting errors. The note emphasizes prompt acknowledgement and public accountability.
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