Kansas weighs Common Core education standards
Kansas and many states study Common Core State Standards to unify English and math across public schools. Teachers would test reading, word meaning, and math ratios nationwide, with local control preserved to add standards. The State Board may adopt in October amid questions on local control and a possible future national test.
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Mother to shave head for cancer awareness
Local feature notes a mother plans to shave her head to raise awareness and support for cancer patients, detailing her motivation and the community response. The item highlights fundraising angles and calls for participation from readers.
Knudson to shave head for childhood cancer awareness in LA
Karla Knudson, a 43 year old from Lawrence, plans a Hollywood shave to honor daughter Annika who fought Burkitt’s lymphoma. As part of 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave, 46 women aim to raise 1 million dollars for research and appear on a telethon. Knudson seeks donations toward her $22,000 goal, with $5,490 raised to date including $3,000 earned on Aug 27 via the event’s online drive.
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Obama seeks 50 billion for transportation jobs plan
President Obama urged a 50 billion surge for roads runways and railways to boost jobs. At a Milwaukee rally he framed the plan as rebuilding infrastructure and shaping America's future while Democrats face a tough campaign climate ahead of November elections. The package targets 150000 miles of roads 4000 miles of railways and 150 miles of runways plus air traffic control modernization and an infrastructure bank to leverage funds for regional and national projects.
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