Kansas Drops From Wheat Lead After 2014 Drought
WICHITA AP a new government ranking shows Kansas no longer leads the nation in wheat production after drought plagued 2014. NASS reports Kansas slips to second behind North Dakota with 246.4 million bushels, while sorghum for grain remains Kansas top producer at 199.8 million bushels. Kansas cropland totals 28.5 million acres, second in the nation.
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Kansas says state need not have perfect education funding
Attorney Arthur Chalmers told Shawnee County judges that Kansas is not required to have the best or a perfect school funding system. He argued the state’s new finance law remains constitutional despite district lawsuits seeking to restore the old per student aid. District superintendents testified the cuts hurt their schools, though total aid remains higher than 2013-14 levels.
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Florida coach Donovan leaves for Thunder job
The University of Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan exits after 19 seasons to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder. His departure raises questions about replacements and the athletic director Jeremy Foley's rapid, cost effective search, with KU and Kansas leaders watching closely.
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Visionary leadership for KU deans and chancellors urged
Commentary calls for proactive search planning at Kansas University. It argues for scouting future all-star deans and chancellors, sustaining AAU status, and attracting private support to foster excellence, leadership, and state pride. Strong administrators are seen as key to attracting top faculty, research funds, and students.
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