Consolidation urged as tool for school improvement in Kansas
Kansas State Board of Education members say consolidation could boost leadership and student achievement, not just cut costs, if paired with strong leadership and high expectations. Alexa Pochowski tied improvement threads to leadership focus and professional development, urging administrators to drive learning daily and set clear goals under No Child Left Behind.
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Topeka
Kansas State Board of Education
Kansas
Steve Abrams
Abrams
Arkansas City
Alexa Pochowski
Learning Services
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Kathleen Sebelius
Sue Gamble
Shawnee
Bill Wagnon
Kansas urges steps to curb hantavirus spread in state
State health officials warn hantavirus can be deadly and spread via infected mice. Deputy epidemiologist Gail Hansen urged avoidance of rodent-infested areas and wet cleaning with a bleach solution. symptoms include fever fatigue and breathing difficulty, with onset two to five weeks after exposure.
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Dopce City
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Jeff Mills
Morton County
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Musk thistle invades Kansas amid spring rains
In Kansas musk thistle, a noxious weed first recorded in 1932, blossoms tall due to wet weather. Ford County official cites plants 4 to 5 feet tall while Reno County reports up to 8-foot specimens and 150 locations. Weed directors warn owners to eradicate or face removal by county crews.
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Hutchinson
Kansas
Jeff Stout
Ford County
Stout
Jay Burns
Reno
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