Lawrence schools confirm resignation amid gag on investigation
The Lawrence school board unanimously approved the resignation of an employee tied to a pending personnel inquiry at South Middle School. District officials refused to confirm if the retiree is the South teacher under investigation for alleged racist remarks, citing confidentiality and Open Records constraints.
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Education reporter contact for Joanna Hlavacek
K 12 education reporter Joanna Hlavacek can be reached at 832 6388. Follow her on Twitter HlavacekJoanna for updates and ongoing coverage of school news.
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Kansas faces digital divide in schools as $10M plan eyed
Education SuperHighway proposes using 10 million dollars from the Kansas Universal Service Fund to unlock up to 90 million from the E Rate Program. The plan aims to bring fiber and higher bandwidth to Kansas classrooms, with technical support to identify needs and coordinate with providers.
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Sewage Overflow Prompt Health Advisory Along Naismith Creek
City officials report about 1.9 million gallons of raw sewage overflowed a manhole for around 12 hours near 31st and Louisiana streets, flooding Naismith Creek and prompting a health advisory for the creek area. KDHE involvement and ongoing water sampling aim to confirm safety before rescinding.
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