Obama defends Iran deal amid critic pushback
President Obama rebutted critics of the six month Iran nuclear freeze, saying diplomacy must stay open. Netanyahu labeled the accord a historic mistake as talks to address inspections and sanctions relief proceed, with EU and UK officials eyeing rapid implementation.
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Kansas adopts Common Core standards with district TOSAs
Lawrence boards discuss Kansas College and Career Ready standards and Teachers On Special Assignment. Local testing debates echo national controversy as New York scores prompt calls to boycott. The meeting also updates enrollment and funding, showing 9,995.4 current FTE and 17,563.3 weighted FTE, bringing about $2.5 million more state and Local Option Budget aid. Potential spending increases would draw from cash balances or reserves.
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Talks lawsuit could force Legislature to fund over $500 million
Critics noted that only Republican leaders attended the education meeting and no district superintendent in the pending lawsuit was present. A ruling expected early next year could dominate budget talks and threaten Brownback's tax cut policy. School officials urged funding the formula while Brownback defended total spending due to pension costs.
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