Lawmakers urged to resist drastic obscenity bill over school books
Opinion argues against a Kansas legislation move to remove the public school obscenity exemption. It highlights a Johnson County Blue Valley dispute over 14 books, warns that changing the law could criminalize teachers, and defends local control and existing standards. It cautions that proposed action is unnecessary and harmful to communities.
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Libby Trial Yields No White House Plot
Washington journalist Denis Collins notes the Libby verdict focused on lying about learning Valerie Plame's identity rather than a broader White House conspiracy. Fitzgerald avoided action against Armitage. Libby may face political fallout, while Bush faces options in the final days of his presidency as Novak reflects on the case.
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Williamsburg alum objects to USD 287 restructuring plan
West Franklin resident and Williamsburg High School alum accuses USD 287 of flawed restructuring. Census figures showing Williamsburg population growth and Pomona trends are cited as evidence that Williamsburg can sustain a local high school rather than bus students to Pomona for education aligned with No Child Left Behind standards.
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Reader Forum criticizes West Franklin district restructuring
Ken Brock urges USD 287 to adopt 21st century solutions for West Franklin students. He cites virtual calculus classes from Pomona, calls for imagination, and offers help to find forward thinking models from other districts.
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