Lawrence students shine on state assessments in Lawrence city
Lawrence public schools hit the state's Standard of Excellence in at least one subject across all campuses. Twenty schools achieved building-wide awards, marking Lawrence's strongest year yet as state results show ninth straight year of gains. Reading and math meet or exceed standards rose to 85.7 and 82.8 percent respectively, with gains across all grades and subgroups.
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Lawrence
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Ford color and engine tastes split by city in Ford data
Ford Motor Co released regional sales data showing color preferences by city. Cincinnati leads red cars, Philadelphia prefers blue, San Francisco and Seattle top hybrids, and silver is the national favorite for nine straight years. Boston leads for brown and green, while gold shines in Florida and elsewhere. Houston favors V8 pickup power. The data guide vehicle mix for dealers and customers.
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Florida
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Seattle
Inside Kansas University's New Allen Fieldhouse
A preview of the newly renovated Allen Fieldhouse reveals updated facilities and improved spectator areas at Kansas University, offering a fresh look at a historic basketball venue ahead of upcoming events.
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Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas University
Snowe backs Democratic health bill boosting Obama reform
Sen Olympia Snowe a Maine moderate defies her party by voting for a Democratic health care measure on the Senate Finance Committee. She said the bill is not her ideal but history calls, aiding President Obama’s push to expand health coverage.
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Econexpert defends use of bankrupt for KPERS
Kansas economics expert argues that KPERS is bankrupt in long term funding terms while stressing current pensions remain safe. At Kansas University Art Hall on Tuesday he urged lawmakers to fund KPERS properly to secure fiscal soundness, amid Democratic calls for action.
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Hall
Center For Applied Economics
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Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
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