Donor funding poses equity questions for Lawrence schools
Public donations to Lawrence schools raise equity concerns as districts seek to balance districtwide needs with gifts aimed at specific schools. PTAs have boosted tech with private gifts, prompting district use of funds to uniform access. Two $10,000 Lawrence High School alumni gifts aid district goals, but safeguards against influence remain vital. Public K-12 schools should not rely on private money to cover shrinking state funding.
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Shanghai's Sun Chao pushes openness amid rapid growth
David Broder profiles Sun Chao, mayor of Xuhui District in Shanghai, as he introduces American reform ideas to manage a booming city of 17 million to 20 million. Sun champions transparency, limits on corruption, and public access to regulations while balancing one party control and national policies. He plans exchanges with Wisconsin to boost efficiency and skills, and stresses harmony over competitive elections.
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Readers urge inclusive smoking ban vote in county city
Letters discuss rural county residents being excluded from Lawrence smoking ban decisions and urge broader taxation representation. Citizens question national policy and budget deficits, referencing Mars exploration and debt levels.
Downtown mall plans may be studied for costs and taxes
City officials welcomed a Jacobs Wisconsin proposal to develop a downtown shopping mall but said a blue ribbon committee, chaired by Warren Rhodes of First National Bank, would study costs and tax implications. A hospital survey team then reviewed Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s probation status, while a 1904 World’s Fair note highlighted decorum concerns from Mrs. Francis. The piece ends with reminiscences about university summer classes, teacher pay, and campus life in Lawrence.
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Journal World Letters Policy Summary
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum but restricts to about 250 words. Letters should address public interest, avoid name calling and libel, and may be edited by the paper without altering viewpoints. Writers must include name, address or affiliation, and a telephone number. submissions accepted by email.
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