Four High Schools Shaped Brandon Rush Career Path
Brandon Rush attended four high schools in sequence: Kansas City Hogan Prep, Kansas City Career Academy, Kansas City Westport High, and Mount Zion Academy in Durham. He faced academic ineligibility as a freshman at Hogan Prep and Career Academy, a transfer rule delayed his start at Westport High, and he joined Westport mid 2001-02 season helping them reach a state tournament for the first time in over 25 years before a move to Mount Zion amid ongoing academic issues.
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Concerns Rise Over President's Supreme Court Appointments
In Lawrence Kansas responses from Joe Rankin Stefanie Tracy and Bob Kilppel reflect mixed views on Bush era Supreme Court nominees. Rankin fears change and disagreement with appointees. Tracy worries about radical conservatism and abortion policy. Kilppel sees no cause for concern despite doubts about backgrounds.
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Bush
Stefanie Tracy
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Kansas Faces Cuts as Federal Funding Drops
Kansas joined a handful of states receiving less funding in 2004-05 than the previous year, about seven million dollars less nationally tied to poverty-based formula. Lawrence district saw a 60 thousand dollar drop from 2.26 million to 2.20 million, affecting NCLB program goals.
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Kansas
Ellen Willets
Lawrence
NCLB
Willets
Civil rights themed Freedom Fair spans U S and 25 nations
Local KU faculty and community leaders joined activists at the Lawrence South Park Recreation Center for the Freedom Fair. Organizers hope to expand next year to include Haskell Indian Nations University and Lawrence public schools. Migrant Worker Solidarity of Lawrence noted rising migrant worker numbers and ongoing need for support.
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Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawrence Public Schools
Michael Sweeney
Lawrence South Park Recreation Center
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Phil Minkin
Douglas County
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Apoyo Trabajador de Lawrence
Migrant Worker Solidarity of
Lawrence
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State Board debate on opt-in sex education policy
Lawrence officials defend opt-out sex education while conservatives push opt-in requiring parental approval. Board members cite instances of inappropriate discussion, but health professionals warn opt-in would reduce participation. Local boards largely favor opt-out, with supporters urging state alignment with community practice.
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Lawrence
State Board of Education
John Bacon
Olathe
Bacon
Akagi
Bill Wagnon
Topeka
100th Birthday Celebrated For Baldwin Woman Martha Smith
Martha Smith, a Baldwin resident, will turn 100 on Thursday with a celebration at Vinland United Methodist Church. A weekend of events included a church tribute, a family reception, and a dance with 99-year-old Helen Chanay. Smith remains active, walks daily, gardens, and runs the historic Coal Creek Library, which she helped expand since 1926. Her longevity stems from staying busy and enjoying sunshine and fresh air.
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Topeka
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Vinland Library
Coal Creek
Lawrence Carnegie Library
Ninth and
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California
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