Editorial on Common Core and education standards debate
The piece argues for uniformCommon Core metrics to track student progress across states while preserving local teaching flexibility. It cites National Governors Association support, Kansas board members, and a legislative tour remark by Senator Caryn Tyson to illustrate strengths and concerns about proven effectiveness and equity in a standardized system.
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National Governors Association
State Boards of Education
Kansas
Common Core
Caryn Tyson
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Ottawa
America
Responding to Lin da Browns coupon column
A reader questions the ethics of using coupons and tax practices in response to Lin da Browns Thursday column about Emily Graves comp list. The letter asks whether saving with coupons sticks it to retailers and urges scrutiny of large firms like Walmart creating customer-drawing systems.
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Linda Brown
Emily Graves
Walmart
Brown
Reader letters defend market info policy and local shopping
A reader praises Emily Graves and her free market price list, arguing competition and information save money. The writer defends local retailers and Walmart policy, urges fairness toward shoppers who choose nearby stores, and opposes chastising those who benefit from the list.
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Ottawa High School Day on the Job marks second event
Ottawa High School hosted its second Day on the Job for seniors with U shaped sessions across private public and medical fields. Presenters from Walmart Green Finch & Covington The Pink Suitcase Loyd Builders and others spoke on entrepreneurship job skills and high demand Ottawa departments and Ransom Memorial Hospital provided tours and Q A exchanges.
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Pink Suitcase
Brady Keim
Kevm Bakery
Shawn Turner
Turner's Florist
Josh Walker
Loyd Builders
Greg Colburn
Performance Electric
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Ottawa Police Department
Ottawa Fire Department
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Ottawa School District
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Franklin County Administration
City Administration
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American Eagle
Cargotec
Ottawa University
Derek Chappell
Cassie Myers
Kansas license shift links driving to voter fate
Gov Brownback's Revenue Department moves to issue licenses with no voting link while Kris Kobach's Secretary of State keeps voter registration separate. About 17,000 Kansans face delays as they try to renew licenses or prove citizenship. The split hints at a political divide affecting the right to vote and driver licensing. Martin Hawver notes the evolving tension ahead of next year's primary.
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Kansas
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