District Community Colleges Seek Stronger Ties Across Education
Leaders of Garden City Dodge City and Seward County Community Colleges met to discuss boosting collaboration with K 12 and state universities to improve transitions, reduce duplication, and address a remediation burden. More than 58 percent of students face developmental classes, possibly tied to English skill gaps amid immigrant influx and high school prep shortcomings. Regents member Janie Perkins attended and stressed broader state involvement.
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Letters Policy For Journal World Public Forum
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words and public interest. The paper may edit views without altering viewpoints and requires name address and phone number for submission by mail to Box BBB Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters@world.com.
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Conservatism’s rent seeking and the welfare state critique
George Will argues conservatives distort liberty by labeling widespread government aid as socialism while profiting from subsidies and bailouts. He warns that John McCain and Sarah Palin would merely expand federal reach, worsening rent seeking and nonpolitical redistribution of wealth.
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Public Forum Voices On Abortion Race And Panhandling
Readers discuss Obama’s presidency and abortion survivor rights, critique Born Alive protections, and urge humane policies. Letters complain about Lawrence homelessness panhandling ordinance, calling for social rehabilitation programs and fairness. Contributors Verna Froese, Charles M CVey, John Rosen, Becky Martin referenced.
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