Kansas panel rejects bill to repeal Common Core standards
A House Education Committee panel in Kansas rejected House Bill 2292 to repeal Common Core standards for reading and math effective July 1. The measure would restore 2009-10 standards and bar state or district adoption of any national standards, prompting debate over AP course eliminations and legislative veto power versus compromise amendments. Democrats backed keeping current standards. conservatives split, signaling limited odds for action this year.
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States to test ways to help SNAP recipients find jobs
Ten states including Kansas will test programs to move SNAP recipients into work. Grants of 200 million fund career coaches faster training and mental health help with private research groups evaluating outcomes. Programs target eligible recipients and aim to show what works amid ongoing political fights over the SNAP program.
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Senate bill requires university prospectuses data
The Kansas Senate approved a bill by a 27 to 1 margin requiring PERA universities to publish prospectuses detailing graduates average salaries student loan debt and employment by degree track The measure aims to aid prospective students in selecting universities and majors by comparing economic outcomes Senator Julia Lynn noted rising education costs and urged disclosure for informed choices
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Live candidate chats planned for Lawrence city race
Next week LJWorld.com will host Chad Lawhorn moderating online chats with six Lawrence City Commission candidates. Each hour long session allows questions via LJWorld.com citychat or email, with answers posted afterward. Scheduled times include Leslie Soden, Matthew Herbert, Stan Rasmussen, Terry Riordan, Bob Schumm, and Stuart Boley across Monday to March 27.
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