Kindergarten: It's not what you think at Kennedy School
Lauren Mitchell teaches a full day class of 18 kindergartners at Kennedy School using a Smart Board and computer stations. Students engage in reading writing and math lessons for seven hours while a legislator debates Gov Brownback's funding proposal.
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Legislature Debate Over Religion Law Hearing Next Week
Kansas lawmakers will revisit religious freedom and gay rights with an informational hearing on the Kansas Preservation of Religious Freedom Act. Senator Jeff King says he has no plan to advance a new bill, citing last year’s law signed by Gov. Brownback and its disputed language.
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Late Snow Deaths
A brief notice notes two deaths linked to a late snow event. Authorities urge caution as communities reflect on the losses and remember the deceased. Public and emergency crews respond to weather related incidents across affected areas.
Regents group approves advisory social media draft policy
A Kansas Board of Regents panel at Emporia State University favoring an advisory draft over the current policy aims to guide faculty and staff on proper social media use. The panel, comprising regents university faculty and staff, will forward recommendations after Friday’s meeting.
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Woman Gets 13 Years for Murder in Lawrence
Doug las County District Court heard Jeremy Edens, 29, address Brittny Marie, 20, after she pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a Lawrence man seven months after his father was killed. Edens spoke from custody finishing an unrelated Henry County sentence in Missouri.
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Snowstorm Prep As Crews Brace For Five Inches
Lawrence street maintenance crews begin work today to prepare for a winter storm forecast to bring up to 5 inches of snow. Page 3A.
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