Ottawa TV channel brings city meetings home on cable
Ottawa Mayor Blaine Finch and city commissioners will broadcast meetings on public access channel 20 after MultiMedia Inc donated a camera and equipment worth $4,000. TCI remains preferred by officials while discussions of transfer to MultiMedia and a future TCI AT&T merger loom.
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Word of the Week on Citizenship and Civic Duty
The piece argues citizenship duties, especially participation, are essential for free nations. It cites Havel and Roosevelt, praises informed involvement in Ottawa and OFCED efforts, and urges citizens to pull their weight for community, state, and country advancement.
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QPA A Kansas effort to boost school quality
This article discusses Kansas Quality Performance Accreditation and its role during American Education Week. It explains QPA’s aim to improve schools, foster teamwork among teachers, align strategies across grades, and create lifelong learners through coordinated efforts and ongoing evaluation.
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Government contact list for Kansas officials and offices
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A plea for discipline as teachers quit amid chaos
Kathleen Parker argues teachers face rising disorder in schools driven by disrespectful students and disengaged parents. She cites violent outbursts, undermined authority, and a looming exodus of educators, urging parents to backing teachers to prevent public education from failing.
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