Kansas eyes charter schools and vouchers in school reform push
Kansas educators and Governor Corkins press two reform ideas amid a court-ordered funding overhaul. Charter schools and voucher plans draw sharp critique as legislators grapple with costs and impact on student achievement. Supporters see choice and competition, opponents warn of distraction from core funding. The debate follows a 1999 suit by parents and administrators challenging adequacy of education funding.
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State Board of Education
Bob Corkins
State Board
Corkins
Supreme Court
Dodge City
Salina
Kansas considers vouchers and charter expansion for schools
Kansas education leaders debate using state funds for at risk and special needs students while expanding charter schools. Corkins promotes $5,600 scholarships and local appeals to the state board, as KASB opposes moves toward broader school choice amid questions about No Child Left Behind alignment. Local officials report rising test scores and ongoing reforms.
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Kansas
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KASB
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University of Kansas
Tompkins
Democrat Wagnon won't seek another Kansas school board term
Topeka Democrat Bill Wagnon, a longtime critic of conservative education reforms and a vocal opponent of the boards science standards, says he will not run in 2008 after three terms. The Washburn professor, 67, outsized influence on public school funding and Corkins appointment, represents parts of Shawnee and nearby counties.
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Topeka
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Shawnee
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Lawrence
Detrich
Lawrence Journal-World
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Bacon
Morris
van Meter
Janet Waugh
Kansas City
Bar Code System Tracks Every Medication At RMH
RMH implements Med-Verify adding bar codes to all medications and patient IDs to ensure precise matching at each step. Redundancy checks, careful storage, and final nurse scans reduce errors. A full drug and allergy inventory is created on admission to reconcile interactions for safe discharge.
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Donna Coffman
RMH
First year 4 H program seeks volunteers in Franklin County
The program begins in January and needs two or three volunteers. Volunteers may assist with afterschool programs, mentor teens, senior citizens, or adults, teach classes, lead workshops, or help with 4 H food projects. Applications are at the Franklin County Extension office. For more information contact McFarland.
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Younteers
Franklin County Extension Office
Franklin County
Main St
Egil McFarland
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