Kansas Joins 37 States Adopting National Proficiency Standards
Kansas education officials align with 37 states by adopting national Core Standards for reading and math, with science likely next. State and local efforts balance unified expectations and maintain district autonomy while reducing political influence on teaching.
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Lawrence Library bears themed storytime draws tiny audience
At Friday morning Lawrence Public Library storytime Jane Johnston leads about 20 kids and a dozen parents in a bears theme. A father with a baby in a stroller departs as his toddler dances in a near empty auditorium while Johnston keeps the session on track with her books and puppets.
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Tourism bureaus use social sites to boost sights traffic
Social media campaigns help state tourism divisions attract visitors and boost off season business. New Hampshire’s Travel and Tourism Development linked a Facebook page to VisitNH, growing fans from about 1,400 to nearly 20,000 since promotions began. Companies like Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel report rising bookings via online promotion.
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