Lawsuits Filed Over Elementary School Strip Searches
Seven lawsuits allege illegal and emotionally distressing strip searches of students at Pilcher Elementary in March last year. Three target Thomas Sims and Betty Bettis, with six suits in Jackson County Circuit Court and one federal suit naming Bettis and the Kansas City School District.
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Thomas L. Sims
Blue Springs
Betty Bettis
Kansas City
Bettis
Matthew O'Connor
O’connor
Report finds civic apathy rising among youth in the United States
A national survey of 632 youths aged 15 to 26 finds that younger people value government less, lack civic knowledge, and participate less than older adults. Civics classes correlate with greater engagement, while 39 states require civics for high school graduation.
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Congress
Karl Kurtz
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Center On Congress
Indiana University
Center On Civic Education
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Representative Democracy In America
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Representativedemocracy.org
Fort Hays State enrollment tops 7 K mark in history
Fort Hays State University surpassed 7,000 students for the first time, reaching 7,373 total. On campus enrollment rose to 4,718 with 911 new freshmen, including 882 living on campus, and transfers surged 55.5 percent to 1,179 as the Virtual College added 765 students aided by 850 in China partnerships.
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O‘brien
Hays Daily News
Fort Hays State University
Virtual College
FHSU
Hammond
China
Kansas
Free developmental screenings offered by USD 290 Special Services
USD 290 Special Services will hold a free developmental screening for children birth to five residing in the district. The event runs 8 30 a m to 11 30 a m Wednesday at the board office 123 West Fourth St. Call 229 811 for appointments or concerns about your children's development. Emily Johnson, Wellsville High School senior, is nominated for the National Principal's Leadership Award scholarship program, with 150 national PLA winners to receive 1000 scholarships. Johnson is FBLA President, dance team captain, FCA officer, and active in school and community service projects. She plans to attend Emporia State University this fall to study elementary education.
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Johnson
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FCA
Emporia State University
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