Stage change for Central music teacher Pat Boyd
Pat Boyd, after 20 years at Central Junior High School, leaves for Eastern Michigan University to teach music and join a citywide inner city schools grant. She reflects on the impact of her programs, including an honor choir, Ink Spots magazine, and photography. she plans a final Fantacular performance and a graceful family-focused departure.
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Pat Boyd
Central Junior High School
Eastern Michigan University
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Boyd
Eastern Michigan
Ypsilanti
Detroit
College of Education
Ford
Ink Spots
Chicago
Rente Knorsen
Journal-Wonty
Education officials study college entrance proficiencies
State education officials will refine minimum standards for admission to six state universities under a new law. The plan, led by Assistant Education Commissioner Sharon Freden, aims to define college entrance proficiencies including math science literature humanities social skills and time management. Regents director Steve Jordan supports collaboration and funding for proficiencies while Arkansas City board member Steve Abrams questions Regents costs. The 2001 02 rollout requires pre college GPA 2.0 or ACT 21 or top third of class, with 10 percent freshman exemptions for Kansas residents.
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Freden
Board of Education
Steve Jordan
Regents
Steve Abrams
Arkansas City
Board of Regents
Regents College
Bill Graves
Kansas
Baldwin legislator attacks Graves tax maneuvers
State Rep. Ralph Tanner criticizes Gov. Bill Graves, calling his tactics in the school finance and property tax fight dirty. Tanner says the governor blocked votes and behind the scenes influence helped defeat a House plan, as he campaigns against Graves and reiterates tax increase concerns.
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Ralph Tanner
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Tanner
Douglas County
Alsa Tanner
Graves
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House
Baker University
Topeka
Wichita
Joann Flower
Roskaroosa
Flower
Tom Sloan
R-Lawrence
Sloan
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