Lawrence Public Schools names Kyle Hayden as next superintendent
Lawrence Public Schools selects Kyle Hayden, 44, as superintendent after an eight hour meeting. Hayden, current assistant superintendent of business and operations, previously led the Tonganoxie district. The 6-0 board vote followed a thorough deliberation to pick one leader for the district's continued excellence.
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Between the World and Me Named KU Common Book Choice
Howard Graham of the University of Kansas explains that Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me will be the 2024 25 common book. He notes the selection is intentional to provoke discussion on race and inclusion and challenge ideas of fairness and equitable treatment on campus.
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Acclaimed race book chosen as KU common book
KU announces 2016 2017 Common Book selection after nominations and committee discussions. Incoming freshmen and transfer students will receive copies to foster a universitywide shared experience.
Kansas senators weigh pooling state program funds
State lawmakers consider a bill to merge hundreds of millions in dollars from tobacco settlement money, the state lottery, sales taxes, and other sources into the general fund. Budget officials say the change would ease budget gaps and remove special protections for funds earmarked for children’s programs highways and economic development.
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Kansas women face economic and social challenges study
A Kansas study finds women earn less than men, many single mothers live in poverty and lack health insurance. Fewer women hold elected office than men, underscoring broad gender gaps across income, health coverage, and representation.
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Transit hub plan gains commission approval for EU lot study
The City Commission approved a plan on Tuesday to explore using an EU parking lot as the future site of a joint multimodal hub. The move sets the path for a coordinated transit center involving multiple modes and agencies.
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