Schmidt recuses from judicial lawsuit and urges court action
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says he will recuse his office from one lawsuit that could cut funding to the judiciary and urges the Kansas Supreme Court to similarly recuse in a separate case. He calls for humility and restraint as lawmakers’ 2014 and 2015 appropriation bills affect the judicial branch and chief judge selection.
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Fundraiser breakfast honors local high schoolers
The Community Education Breakfast gathered hundreds with Lawrence school district leaders and students for performances and awards. Superintendent Rick Doll outlined district goals emphasizing excellence engagement and equity and urged ongoing dialogue on achievement gaps across class race and other factors.
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Study finds college major shapes lifetime earnings
KU researchers show lifetime earnings depend on field of study with medicine dentistry business law and STEM at the top. Using 20 years of earnings and national tax data the study links field choice to long term payoffs while graduate degree value varies by major.
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Awards raise equity concerns in local high schools
Column questions why Free State High School and Lawrence High School produced more National Merit semifinalists than Bishop Seabury Academy. It asks if demographics, facilities, teaching quality, or motivation explain the disparity, noting Free State dominance in past athletic World Cup comparisons and raising broader equity issues.
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Boundary debate tests Lawrence high school lines
Commentary argues the 15th Street Bob Billings Parkway boundary creates unequal access to Free State and questions if the split still serves a fair educational and athletic playing field. The writer urges enforcing or revising the boundary to ensure two strong public high schools and strong private schools.
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