Editorial reflects on MLK I Have a Dream 50th anniversary
The piece notes King's civil rights impact and Kansas progress while urging Ottawa University to foster inclusion. It cites OU's 2013 2014 school year start and a 23 percent Black football roster as signs of limited diversity in Franklin County. The writer calls adults to welcome Black students and all minorities, and to ensure character rather than color guides judgment.
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Ottawa High School Embraces Common Core Transition Impacts
Principal Dr. Ryan Dobbs discusses Ottawa High School’s shift to Common Core standards and the 2012 and 2013 assessment results. Reading and mathematics scores show improvement over peers, though state results remain provisional. The district aims to top the district and state ranks with a structured curriculum.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh hard 50 fix during special session
State legislators prepare for a potential fix to the Hard 50 murder sentence as the special session opens. The debate focuses on whether judges or juries should determine aggravating factors, with political points and possible crime policy shifts shaping early moves. Kansas Treasurer Ron Estes launches a public relations blog and a weekly unclaimed property feature, while campaign season begins to surface in the press and parades.
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