School district plans emphasize technology and equity drives
The district advances a 1 1 device program piloted at Free State and Lawrence high schools with 500 laptops and 5,000 iPads. Middle schools begin iPad rollout while goals push curriculum alignment, Wi Fi access, CI3T discipline, LGBTQ supports, equity work, and enhanced community engagement. Budget balancing and facility projects under review as staff recruitment focus continues.
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Wind energy growth in Kansas fuels political praise and debate
Westar executives and Gov Sam Brownback tout Kansas wind expansion as a major energy source now around 30 percent, aiming for 50 percent by 2019. The discussion at a Wichita energy round table covered federal emissions standards, regulatory shifts, and comparisons with nuclear power. Barrasso criticized federal policy while calling for robust domestic energy leadership.
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