Debate on Academic Freedom Soars at Kansas University
Kansas University faces growing unease as faculty dispute limits of academic freedom amid a new Kansas Board of Regents social media policy and a pending Open Records Act lawsuit. Professor Jonathan Mayhew notes uncertainty over what counts as acceptable discourse while a business lecturer challenges disclosure of emails.
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Janet Johnson Guides Young Musicians To Middle C Lesson
Janet Johnson spent Thursday afternoon teaching a small group of young girls to locate middle C on piano. She drew the five staff lines on a board while students sat cross legged on the carpet. Seven year old Amelia Sachs, among the pupils, shared her favorite piece Old MacDonald and smiled as Johnson demonstrated.
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Only in Lawrence feature invites suggestions
A Monday feature highlighting the behind the scenes stars and unsung heroes who make Lawrence a special place to live. To suggest someone email news ljworld.com and put Only in Lawrence in the subject line.
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Moderates flex in 1st half of session in Kansas
Conservatives achieved gains in the Senate on gun rights and abortion but moderates and Democrats held ground overall. They forged a compromise on city and school board elections and blocked expansion of teachers unions power while hearings opened on Medicaid expansion. No progress on Supreme Court selection amendments.
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