Kansas calls for governance overhaul of community colleges
John D. Montgomery argues in Kansas that education governance is broken across K-12 boards, two state bodies, and Washburn. He urges creating nonpartisan, appointed boards and a cabinet secretary to unify oversight of two and four year institutions, rejecting endless study and committees.
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Simba the Canine Queen Upsets a Household Pack
A family navigates canine tension as Simba a husky chow German shepherd mix asserts dominance over Hunter a loyal golden retriever mix amid a newborn and visiting mothers. Simba takes over beds meals and attention while Hunter hides and resists. The writer hopes normal pack order returns once Simba leaves.
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Florida
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King Legacy Lingers on MLK Streets Across America
A reflective column notes sad gaps between Martin Luther King Jr. ideals and real city life. It cites Riverside California opposition to a King High School, mentions New Orleans and Gadsden name changes, and argues desegregation requires active work, not wishful thinking.
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Chris Rock
Land of Ours
Riverside
Calif
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King High
New Orleans
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Gadsden
Ala
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Nathan Bedford Forrest
Fred Taylor
Forrest
Riverside School Board
Smoke Detector Act aimed at saving Kansas lives
Gale Haag, state fire marshal, urges rapid passage of House Bill 2488 The Smoke Detector Act to require detectors on each floor in new and existing Kansas homes. Fire safety groups back the measure, noting residential fires kill or injure many annually and detectors cut death risk in half.
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Kansas Safe Kids Coalition
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Army says thanks to voiceless angels through Angel Tree
The Franklin County program collected names of 149 Little Angels from participating elementary schools. Guardian Angels purchased many presents and delivered them to Wal-Mart for Santa to pick up and distribute, with well over 200 volunteers aiding the effort.
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