Spring Break Field Trips Teach History With Impact
Ottawa University softball players used spring break to visit the Oklahoma City bombing site and Dealey Plaza in Dallas to witness history firsthand. Williamsburg students, led by Amanda McCay, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington D C, stressing education through experiential visits.
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Ron Stallard
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Government Contacts for Citizens to Reach Officials
A list of contact details for President Bill Clinton and U S senators including addresses in Washington and Topeka. It provides office telephone numbers and alternate lines for comments and inquiries. Public officials named include Senator Sam Brownback and Senator Pat Roberts with their Washington and state offices in Kansas.
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Topeka
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U.S
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Senate
Washington
D.C
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Tenement muse on immigration and the American nation
In a column visiting the Tenement Museum on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Kaul regards the tenement as a brutal cradle of the American nation. He highlights cramped rooms, 325 square feet per flat, sewerlike privies, and mass density that birthed the immigrant spirit. He asserts immigrants from Ireland, Germany, Jews, and Italians shaped America, urging pride in diverse origins and warning that limits on immigration end national greatness.
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Superintendent Ludwick hailed for district progress since 1996 arrival
The Ottawa Board of Education lauds Dr. Harvey Ludwick for raising district standards, expanding Title I programs, and improving accountability and maintenance. He led the addition of two teacher contact days, expanded computer use, and secured private partnerships for air conditioners. His efforts include a successful middle school bond campaign and a crisis manager role after joining. The board urges continued steps to raise classroom performance and honors for all students.
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Teachers’ Union
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Ottawa
Racism Still Hurts Our Town Says Ottawa Reader
A Ottawa parent recounts her 7 year old daughter facing racist taunts at Hawthorne Elementary. She urges parents teachers and libraries to address bias through open talks role play inclusive displays and real community action to teach love and acceptance.
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Hawthorne School
Ottawa
Reader Forum letters sought by Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. Submissions must be hand signed with author address and telephone number. Email accepted at letters otawaherald.com. Send all letters to Ottawa, Kansas 66067. limit 500 words.
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