Kansas teachers push evolution in class after standards drop
Kansas biology teachers at the Kansas Association of Biology Teachers fall conference vow to continue teaching evolution despite its omission from new state science standards. They argue for teaching good science and maintaining evolution as a core theory based on physical evidence while noting debate over science versus philosophy in the revised standards.
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Wichita
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Emporia State University
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Storm forms in Gulf as Gert grows toward Bermuda
A new storm in the Gulf of Mexico threatens Tropical Storm Harvey while Hurricane Gert nears Category 4 strength. Bermuda issued hurricane watches as Gert moves northwest at about 12 mph, with hurricane force winds extending 120 miles. A tropical low off southwest Florida drives winds to 35 mph.
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Moon dusted tag sells for $310,500
A NASA name tag worn by astronaut James Irwin during Apollo 15 sold at auction for 310,500 dollars. The 6 by 12 inch cloth keepsake came from an insulated jacket left on the moon, with lunar dust embedded around the tag edges and a NASA emblem visible. Irwin cut out the tag and kept it before discarding the jacket.
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Five Day Forecast With Showers And Wind
Today shows showers with a southwest wind turning northwest. Tonight brings scattered showers and stronger northwest winds with rough seas.Temperatures vary from lows in the mid 40s to highs around 60. Sunrise and sunset times are listed for today and tomorrow.
Watershed program engages students across Oberlin and Avon
Carlin notes hands on learning and meaning in an ecological project that benefits the college as Benzing highlights its value for student opportunities. The program, opened to other schools this year, inspires teachers like Tess Wearsch to bring current sampling methods into class while student Jen peers observe college mentors. Dan Harkins contributed to this story.
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Tragic Floyd disaster claims Mayo family in Pine Tops
In Pine Tops, Floyd flood death toll rises as Mayo family and neighbors Catrina and Destiny Flowers are recovered after a boat carrying 11 capsized in strong winds. Mayo’s wife Vivian and daughter Keisha Sheika perished, eight others survived. town mourns hero who helped others.
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North Olmsted eyes skate park with city support
Rae Anne Thomas pushes to build a skate park on city land behind the North Olmsted Recreation Center at 26000 Lorain Road. City Council may approve architect funding. $100,000 goal, $35,000 raised, latest $15,000 donation from Giant Eagle. If approved, plans in two weeks, construction after fundraising.
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Wedgwood Baptist memorial service draws youths from area churches
Youths from Wedgwood Baptists Fort Worth area churches attend a memorial service after a shooting at Wedgwood. Monica Smith and Danielle Lewis recall fear yet hold faith, while leaders warn a repeat could push memorials into every weekend. Meadow Lane Baptist sent about 30 youths to support the community.
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Fort Worth
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Buddy Smith
Ridgea West Baptist Church
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First graders stand out at Kindergarten Village readings
Harper notes that students who fail once are 50 percent more likely to drop out later while Bendik prioritizes reading and writing through games and shared reading. Teachers report progress as first graders, proud and well behaved, mingle amid hundreds of kindergartners in Elyria West High’s former building.
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