Public schools staffing surge sparks mixed legislative reaction
Kansas lawmakers weigh a report by ToPERA New showing nonteaching staff rising 36 percent since 1993 alongside 7 percent student growth. Ben Scafidi argues potential savings and raises if nonteaching growth were capped, while others say the study mischaracterizes staffing by grouping varied professionals in education beyond teachers.
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Kansas students top NAEP 2013 scores despite widening gaps
Kansas remained among the highest scoring states in the nation in 2013 on the NAEP exam, but gaps widened between racial groups and economic classes. The test measures fourth and eighth grade performance in reading and math and is used to compare state progress.
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Logs to Literature invites free libraries from salvaged wood
Lawrence community action turns downed library renovation timber into Little Free Libraries. An informational meeting at noon November 16 at the Lawrence Creates MakerSpace outlines design and build plans for spring workshops. Co organizer Matthew Burke notes low formal proposals so far as Staff seek teen and community involvement.
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Westar to buy 200 MW wind power from Oklahoma farm
Westar, the state's largest electric utility, signed a contract to purchase 200 megawatts of electricity from a new wind farm to be built in northern Oklahoma. The agreement marks a step in expanding renewable energy capacity for the utility and its customers.
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