What is the Lawrence Virtual School and why so many come daily
Julie Boyle, communications director for the Lawrence school district, explains the Lawrence Virtual School is Kansas’ largest virtual learning program serving 1,365 students in grades K through 12, with on site staff and activities at the former Wakarusa Valley School. Keith Wilson notes staff report daily to provide in person services and to manage state accountability and records.
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Attended a school with non A-F grading scale
Lee proceeds with questions about school grading systems as a Dillon’s store visit at 4701 West Sixth Street. page 1A notes the discussion and context. The item highlights reader interest in alternative grading methods and references a Lee story on the front page.
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Brownback to host literacy forum at Emporia State
Gov. Sam Brownback will host a literacy forum next week at Emporia State University Memorial Union Webb Hall starting 8 30 a m on Wednesday Dec 7 Don Deshler Bill Blokker Cara Schrack Malbert Smith and Barry Downing will speak attendees can register at bit ly txu30q The event aims to push improved reading rates for fourth graders and address school funding amid tax reform and pension changes.
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Plans reviewed for new apartments near Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive
Lawrence planners near final approval for a 131 unit apartment project at 204 Eisenhower Drive in northwest Lawrence. The site, north of the Walmart at Sixth and Wakarusa, sits beside a potential recreation center site. Architect Paul Werner notes the property is under contract to Tim Stultz. construction is estimated at 15 million dollars with one and two bedroom units in two story buildings.
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Douglas County to vote on Ladies Lake Addition easements
Douglas County Commission plans to approve dedications of easements and rights of way for Ladies Lake Addition a 207 acre rural retreat south of Lawrence The meeting begins at 6 35 p m at the Douglas County Courthouse 1100 Mass The land is owned by a group including architect Mike Treanor and Doug
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School finance forum set for next week
A 6:30 p.m. Monday forum at Baldwin City High School will feature Mark Tallman of the Kansas Association of School Boards and Dave Trabert of the Kansas Policy Institute. Sponsored by state Rep. Terri Lois Gregory, the event contrasts views on funding and school choice.
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Dedication for depot project Saturday
A $1.5 million dedication ceremony at the Santa Fe Depot in east Lawrence is planned for Saturday at 2 p.m. The outdoor boarding platform, funded by federal Amtrak dollars, is the largest investment in the 1950s era depot. Depot Redux will host, aiming for city restoration takeover. speakers include Mayor Cromwell, state Sen. Francisco, Amtrak's Magliari, and Krische Construction and BNSF reps.
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Fire damages KU medicinal chemistry lab at Malott Hall
KU officials say an overheated refrigerator likely caused a Saturday morning fire damaging a medicinal chemistry lab in Malott Hall. Investigators from Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical and the KU Public safety unit traced the origin to the condenser and condensation tray on the back of the refrigerator.
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Lab damage limits impact after Tuesday incident
EU spokesman Jack Martin said no criminal activity is suspected after an incident that damaged Malott Hall and other labs. No injuries were reported as two floors below also sustained water damage. The Journal-World notes it reports only select police items and with limited victim identification.
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Gas prices drop to 3.03 at multiple stations
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.03 at several stations. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
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The Journal World states it corrects significant errors upon reader reports. Contact editors at (785) 832-7154 or email news ljworld com to report errors and seek a correction under the paper's policy.
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