McPherson School Officials Tout C3 Program Benefits
McPherson district promotes citizenship, college and career readiness under the C3 program begun in 2009 after research on accountability and assessments. The eight Keys of Excellence guide character and service, with ACT based readiness benchmarks shifting from 23 percent in 2009 to 74 percent today.
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Senate Payback Play Delays House During Kansas Special Session
Kansas Senate delays final roll call on the Hard 50 bill to keep the House in suspense, using the delay as payback for past session delays. The maneuver, seen as a light rebuke, extended House members’ stay and likely affected dine-and-drift plans, while lawmakers continued to be paid by the day. Martin Hawver notes the dynamic between chambers and the broader context of legislative timing.
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Hard 50 law in Kansas faces Alleyne ruling
The Alleyne decision forces jury involvement in Hard 50 sentences in Kansas, potentially affecting about 30 cases. Legislature and Gov Brownback move fast to block releases, enacting HB 2002 to keep criminals behind bars. Senate confirms March 202? appointments by Brownback, including first open vetting of a Kansas Court of Appeals candidate. Rep Ed Bideau dies just after the session. Caryn Tyson comments on continuing process.
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