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Multigenerational Haskell exhibition gives dimension to Native people depicted in ‘cowboy art’
A new exhibition at Haskell’s Cultural Center and Museum builds on the Indigenous Renaissance by asking Native poets to redefine and recontextualize a white artist’s depiction of Native people at the turn of the 20th century.
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On Hilltop’s last day, families say they are left grieving, trying to preserve lost community
Hilltop Child Development Center is officially closing Friday after years of turmoil. Families said they now face the daunting task of finding new childcare and are left grieving the longtime childcare center.
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Sunflower Elementary librarian recognized with statewide award
Sunflower Elementary School librarian Amanda McCoy was named Kansas School Librarian of the Year for her work to make the school library a hub of teaching, learning and reading.
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Hear from boarding school survivor, filmmaker after documentary screening at Haskell
A documentary screening at Haskell will precede a Q&A with the filmmaker and a residential boarding school survivor.
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Lawrence school board members float legal options to push for more special education funding
As state funding lags, some Lawrence school board members have suggested legal action may be the best way to force the Kansas Legislature to adequately fund special education.
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KU and Haskell to host symposium looking at tribal sovereignty, climate change
The KU School of Law is joining a research hub based at Haskell for a joint symposium examining tribal sovereignty and the effects of climate change on children’s health.
Lawrence school board approves contract for enrollment study
Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a new contract with RSP & Associates for enrollment projections for each district building over the next five to 10 years.
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Lawrence school district celebrates opening of Family Engagement Center with ribbon cutting
Lawrence Public Schools celebrated the opening of a new Family Engagement Center that aims to provide a space to connect with families and provide them with resources.
What is the Kansas accent? Depends on whether you ask Kansans or non-Kansans, research finds
Linguists at KU revealed that the way Kansas speak is much more diverse than some people think, and perceptions of a Kansas accent differ, depending on whether listeners are Kansans or non-Kansans.
Lawrence school board to hear special education report, consider contract for enrollment analysis
Lawrence school board members on Monday will hear a report on the district’s special education services, and they’ll consider contracting with a familiar firm for an enrollment analysis.
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Coffee shop at Pinckney holds ribbon cutting; teacher surprised with $1,000
The first round of coffee and pastries was served and a teacher received $1,000 as Lawrence community members celebrated the opening of Empowering Brew, a student-centered coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney.
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Lawrence childcare providers say Hilltop closure highlights need for systemic change in industry
Lawrence childcare providers agreed Tuesday that the closure of Hilltop was a shock to childcare in town, and it revealed deeper business model issues that exist across the country.
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MacArthur Fellow says climate research project is infused with Haskell’s purpose
As Haskell researchers and collaborators wrap up a $20 million federal grant, a Lawrence instructor and Colorado MacArthur Fellow reflect on how they’re working with Indigenous knowledge-holders to address climate change.
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Lawrence school district’s AI committee disbanded with no specific policy recommendations
The Lawrence school board ended its AI committee after the group met only four times and had no chance to recommend specific policy, all more than two years after the board agreed to create the committee.
Kansas Board of Regents adopts early warning rule for college athletics deals with private equity
The Kansas Board of Regents amended policy to require officials at the six state universities to notify the higher education board’s leadership of discussions about partnerships between intercollegiate athletic departments and private equity or venture capital firms.
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Empowering Brew, student-centered coffee shop at Pinckney school, soon to open
The student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney is soon to open. Lawrence school board members expressed their excitement Tuesday after hearing an update from staff behind the project.
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