Local aid urged to address area homelessness
At a Lawrence forum on homelessness local action was urged as federal funding dwindles. Paul Boden of the Western Regional Advocacy Project spoke as experts from academia and advocacy highlighted that 45 million Americans live in poverty, 11 million seek work, and many children lack resources. Local fixes and priorities were emphasized.
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Lawrence school board eyes remodeling and IB pause
The Lawrence School Board schedules a 5 p.m. work session and 7 p.m. meeting to discuss energy efficient remodeling of Hillcrest Langston Hughes and Cordley schools funded by a 92.5 million bond approved April 2. A memo notes an advisory panel favors not adding an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, citing alignment with Common Core and equity concerns. The panel warns IB would divert funds from many students. construction aims to finish by end of summer 2016.
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Dean Youngers
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Delaware Tribe chief weighs Kansas casino option
Delaware Tribe Chief Paula Pechonick says a Kansas casino is a possibility but the tribe pursues broader goals to expand services for Native Americans in the state. She notes open letters to Kansas residents denying sole casino motives and praises the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act for tribal aid.
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Lawrence
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