Summer learning mood at Lawrence library program
A Lawrence Public Library kids program keeps five and six year olds mentally active in summer through art projects and lessons on famous modern artists. Staff emphasize maintaining reading skills to curb summer learning loss as Lawrence schools note a spring to fall test score dip.
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KU Plans High Health Insurance Payout Increases
Kansas University will raise student health plan payout caps in coming years as colleges adapt to new health care rules. The Obama administration requires at least 100000 for 2012-13 and 500000 for 2013-14 with no caps thereafter, per The Wall Street Journal. KU will implement a compliant policy next year and reassess after the Supreme Court ruling.
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Dudley Named Regional Youth of the Year in 2013
Trei Dudley 18 of Lawrence earned the Southwest Region Youth of the Year title for 2012 2013 with the Boys and Girls Club of America. She will visit the White House in September to meet President Obama and compete for the National Youth of the Year award carrying a $50 000 scholarship.
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Storm Chance High 87 Forecast
Today's weather forecast calls for a high chance of storms with an 87 percent likelihood. Stay updated via LJWorld social pages for any changes or alerts.
From insult to pride A sandrat sculpture plan grows
A plan to install a sandrat sculpture on the north bank of the Kansas River moves forward. Once an insult aimed at North Lawrence residents the term is now embraced as a point of pride by locals. Page 3A.
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