Infinite Hope: Malala Yousafzai’s Courage Inspires Global Voices
Editorial honors Malala Yousafzai, the Swat Valley girl shot for advocating girls education. Though 16 at the time, her survival and activism amplified a worldwide call for education, with songs and media featuring her message and funds supporting the Malala Fund.
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Kansas governor outlines shutdown plans and safeguards
Governor Sam Brownback announces steps to shield Kansas from a federal government shutdown. He cites a $430 million state balance, protects unemployment payments and critical programs like TANF and WIC, delays furloughs for 119 workers, and maintains National Guard and highway patrol operations while reassessing options through October.
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Kansas Department of Labor
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Kansans debate education funding and value in court filing
Dr. Walt Chappell filed a Friend of the Court brief in Gannon v. Kansas arguing the base state aid per pupil has fallen while total funding rose, linking money spent to perceived poor outcomes. He notes shifting populations, increased special education costs, and calls for more targeted support rather than across the board cuts. Dr. Mark Peterson comments on differing interpretations of data and education policy.
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Walt Chappell
Gannon
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Kansas Supreme Court
Monroy v
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H.L. Mencken
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