Textbook case shows board's limited authority over textbooks
The Kansas ruling on Attorney Phill Kline's private meetings with six conservative Board of Education members notes the board cannot place stickers in textbooks. Textbooks belong to local districts, not the state board, and debates over creationism versus evolution shape science education, stressing inquiry over rote memorization.
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State Board of Education
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Early start in stimulating a child's intellect
Parents and caregivers shape a child's learning most in the first five years. Provide rich sensory experiences, talk often, listen with eyes and ears, read to children, give simple tasks, and use praise to foster curiosity and responsibility. A warm democratic home supports better learning outcomes.
Hats off to Ottawa spring break activities for kids
Newcomer praises diverse, low cost events across Ottawa area during spring break week. Ottawa Community Arts Council offered classes for children, Ottawa Recreation Commission ran Spring Break camps, and Franklin County Children's Coalition organized activities at businesses and the library, including a health fair, bowling, swimming, roller skating, a magic show, and two movies. The week provided meaningful alternatives to screen time, reflecting strong community support for child health and well being.
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Ottawa Community Arts Council
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Franklin County Children’s Coalition
Say no to bigotry at the April 5 polls
A call urges Kansans to vote no on a constitutional amendment asserting tolerance and denouncing Fred Phelps. It argues existing state law already bans same sex marriage and questions designating gays as second class citizens, invoking Christian ethics and community ties.
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Fred Phelps
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Readers Forum letter urges Kansas no to bigotry in vote
A letter from a longtime Kansas journalist argues against a proposed amendment banning same sex marriage and threatening rights of unmarried partners. The writer cites health care and retirement benefits from major firms as at risk and urges readers to vote no to bigotry.
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County Clerk Recall Election Proposed Over Pay Dispute
A reader attacks Franklin County officials over payroll standoff involving county administrator Shari Perry. The letter praises commissioners Blaine Finch Becky Ortega and HR, questions Perry’s role, costs of litigation, and suggests a recall election to resolve ongoing tensions and protect taxpayers.
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Shari “Hitler” Perry
Franklin County
Blaine Finch
Becky Ortega
Shari Perry
Human Resources Department
Kline Seeks Records From Abortion Clinics
Phill Kline presses for full disclosure of abortion clinic records, arguing that access to documents is essential for his investigative work and public accountability.
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Phill Kline
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