States spending more on schools yields better classroom results
A Kansas Association of School Boards study finds higher overall spending correlates with stronger NAEP math and reading scores college readiness and graduation rates after adjusting for poverty and cost of living Kansas stands out with strong results despite lower funding Ted Carter notes Kansas achieves more bang for the buck The report will be presented to the State Board of Education amid a pending legislative funding adequacy review and ongoing public debate over education spending and governor race implications
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Lawrence grants boost Willow Center amid violent crime bills
Gov Brownback announced twenty federal Family Violence Prevention grants totaling over 1 million dollars including 57,141 for the Willow Domestic Violence Center in Lawrence to fund 24 hour services, shelter, hotline and support programs. Two Lawrence women were hospitalized after a rollover crash on US 40 near Lawrence. Crystal Martin, 30, and Stephanie Sivers, 44, were treated with Martin listed in satisfactory condition. A 15-year tax rebate for 9Del Lofts in the 900 block of Delaware Street was approved by the Lawrence City Commission, with Douglas County to vote next. The Tea Party Express backed U.S. Senate hopefuls in Kansas, including support for Pat Roberts in the general election.
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City divided on parking garage issue
Lawrence city commissioners weigh exempting a $75 million student oriented complex from the parking code. HERE LLC seeks 237 units with 100 spaces fewer, arguing KU data shows fewer students bring cars. Exec Jim Heffernan calls the reduction vital and cites similar college towns’ norms.
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