Gap in attendance policies at Lawrence schools sparks missing child case
A Prairie Park Elementary first grader left class unnoticed during a move between activities. The mother says there is no daily attendance or headcount policy, leaving a 7-year-old missing for about 45 minutes before being found barefoot near a major intersection. She calls it a dangerous gap needing change.
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Missing child found after wandering from Prairie Park
A 7-year-old child left Prairie Park Elementary School unsupervised for about 20 minutes on May 10. The child tried to walk home and was located near the intersection of Haskell Lane and 31st Street, about 1.3 miles from the school.
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KU plans new system to advise students at Kansas
University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod discussed improving advising after meetings with students. The university may spend up to 6 million dollars to overhaul the undergraduate advising system, which guides course selection and degree progress across KU’s schools.
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Statewide tour to spark climate conversations Kansas wide
Lawrence residents Stephen Lerner and Jim Jewell, filmmakers and clinical psychologist, launch a statewide tour with the project Step by Step. Beginning in early June they will visit Kansas communities to host discussions with residents on climate concerns ideas and actionable steps to mitigate impacts.
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Douglas County homelessness study finds racial disparity and housing gaps
A University of Kansas CPPR report commissioned by Douglas County leaders shows Black and Indigenous residents experience homelessness at higher rates than the general population. The assessment notes few permanent supportive housing options and affordability concerns in Lawrence and Douglas County. The findings are preliminary, with more work planned, and call for targeted housing solutions to address at risk and homeless community members.
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