Teacher recruitment two new projects aid poorest districts
Two Transition to Teaching projects aim to help the state's poorest school districts find teachers. The effort, highlighted in Education on page 5, targets recruiting and placing qualified educators to reduce shortages and support underserved schools.
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Single Parents Find Strength in Community Support
Ottawa resident Michelle Dusang, who became a single mother in 1999, discusses the pride she set aside to accept help. Her mother Nancy Pauw notes the need for a strong support network, while educators and agencies in Franklin County outline available resources from childbirth classes to counseling and food assistance.
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Ottawa
Michelle Dusang
Dusang
Nancy Pauw
Michelle
Pauw
Ing
Kelly Jorgensen
Franklin County
Teri Seeger
Department
Barbara Conus
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Laurie Sisk
Jacob
Higher ed may face cuts in Sebelius era
Gov elect Kathleen Sebelius signals uncertain plans on higher education funding two months after pledging an absolute commitment to education. She cites a grim budget picture and says she has not set bottom lines, noting existing Graves cuts and a $312 million projected deficit for June 30.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Bill Graves
Board of Regents
Class of 37 calls it quits and donates money
At Ottawa High School 1937 graduates held a June 65 year reunion named Swan Song and donated the last of their treasury, 200 dollars, to the Old Depot Museum. Freone Hollinger said the rail era shaped their lives and Ottawa’s rail hub status linked to their gift. About 40 percent of the class survived to attend, with 20 alumni at the final gathering.
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Ottawa High School
Old Depot Museum
Freone Hollinger
Hollinger
Kansas City
Ottawa
Santa Fe Railway
Baloney Slice Theology book signing in Ottawa
Author Gayle Norris presents Baloney Slice Theology at Cornerstone Bookstore 217 S Main, signing copies for $10 each at 11 a m Saturday. The collection of 87 short poems reflects 20 years in town and lessons from cancer, capturing simple joys as spiritual moments.
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Gayle Norris
Norris
Ottawa
Cornerstone
St. Main
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Ottawa Herald
Actxelu Geetom
Cleon Rickel
Herald News
Andy Gassaway
Herald
Cornerstone Bookstore
S. Main