Lawrence District Faces Funding Strain From Surging Enrollment
Enrollment in the Lawrence school district jumped by 249 students this year, about 71 more high school pupils than expected, while middle and elementary totals shifted modestly. The state funding formula shift to a block grant keeps funds flat for two years despite growth, pressuring officials to stretch resources without extra hires or space.
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Saudi royal power struggle unsettles quiet kingdom
Washington observers report an open rift within the House of Saud as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef jostles with Mohammed bin Salman for influence under King Salman. Dissenting princes publish letters backing Prince Ahmed as a reformist alternative, while clashes over Yemen and internal security shape a fragile succession debate.
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World series thrill echoed by Lawrence fans
Fans at the Journal-World office cheered as the remote World Series game played via wire play by play for two hours. The afternoon gave Lawrence readers a thoroughly enjoyable moment despite players being a thousand miles away.
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KU group pushes to better represent minority students
Teresa L. Clark of KU Black Alumni Network notes rising Asian and Hispanic enrollments alongside declining black student numbers. The group urges accurate minority definitions, ongoing recruitment, retention efforts, and scholarships to boost top qualified black students at KU.
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