Board prepares for state education board special meeting
Kansas City Democrat Waugh and fellow board members plan a 3 30 PM special conference call from the State Education Building Topeka The session may move to a public meeting after an executive session Conservative Republicans hold power will shift to moderates January 8 Corkins future remains uncertain while Corkins and supporters face questions about his education knowledge and voucher stance The debate centers on leadership of the Kansas Department of Education and the board's direction amid calls for reform from moderates and skeptics alike
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Kansas City Democrat
Waugh
Douglas County
Lawrence
Sixth Street
State Education
Topeka
John Bacon
Bacon
Corkins
Vatives
Penny Rice
Rice
State Board
Sally Cauble
Jana Shaver
Independence
Bill Wagnon
Hiting Corkins
Kansas
Carol Rupe
Wichita
Rupe
Kansas evolution standards split over design supporters
Kansas education debate over science standards centers on whether to restore evolution as well grounded science after a conservative board pushed intelligent design language. Proponents say to rely on scientists and educators, while critics warn against tilting classroom teaching and tests.
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Steve Case
Kansas University Center For Science Education
Sally Cauble
Jana Shaver
Independence
Cauble
Shaver
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas
State Board
Holiday travel surges as roads and skies fill
AAA Kansas projects Thanksgiving as the nation second busiest travel holiday behind the Fourth of July with 4.8 million flyers and 83 percent of travelers driving. Kansas City area airport traffic runs high through Sunday while prices for gas and lodging remain elevated. Officials urge planning fuel and rest breaks to avoid drowsy driving.
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Jim Hanni
AAA Kansas
AAA
Kansas City Aviation Department
Kansas City International Airport
Hanni
Kansas
Joe Blubaugh
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas Highway Patrol
Lawrence Police Department
Holiday Travel Safety Tips From Kansas Officials
Kansas safety officials urge rested drivers and regular breaks every two hours, seat belts and proper child seats, and vigilance for deer. Do not drink and drive. For air travel, allow time for parking and check in and monitor flight times online, while adhering to carry-on rules. Have a trusted neighbor watch the home, collect mail, and use interior timers to simulate occupancy.
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Kansas
Kansas City International Airport
Lawrence
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