Senate backs Meier Hummel for Kansas child welfare post
The Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee unanimously recommended Gina Meier Hummel confirm as secretary of the Department for Children and Families. Meier Hummel, acting secretary since December, faces scrutiny over child deaths and agency culture while pledging openness and change.
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Lawrence school board pushes gardening and agriculture program
The Lawrence School Board announces a twofold WWI era plan to boost home gardening and agricultural instruction. Superintendent R A Kent says schools will teach regular home gardening to prepare food for war efforts and establish a department of agricultural instruction for high and intermediate students, noting over 125 rural-resident enrollees.
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