Media Crossroads opens as KU journalism and Union venture
KU’s fourth floor Media Crossroads in the Kansas Union becomes a community news center. Director Cal Butcher and Associate Prof. Scott Reinardy say students and locals can tell stories using three cameras, a green screen, a control room, and high top tables.
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Officials to revisit decline in science ed
Kansas State Board of Education will review a report showing many elementary teachers cut back or eliminated time spent teaching science while still posting science grades. The study by George Griffith draws on his doctoral research and links declines to No Child Left Behind pressures prioritizing reading and math assessments. Janet Waugh notes the emphasis on reading and math scores affects science instruction.
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Lawrence school board weighs bond plan for building upgrades
The Lawrence school board hears a Gould Evans report on needed modernization and bond size to fund projects. Proposals include replacing portable buildings, adding gymnasiums and cafeterias, expanding space for smaller schools, boosting tech and energy efficiency, and funding career education. A April 2 election is planned with a final scope decision due before year’s start. The session also covers Teacherinsight hiring tool and a Gallup Consulting contract of 21000 dollars, at 7 p.m. at 110 McDonald Drive.
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