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KU band’s new album showcases student talent, music that’s ‘fun to play’
Student musicians are set to blow listeners away on the KU Wind Ensemble’s new album, “Midnight Sun,” a triumphant entry in the group’s repertoire.
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KU band’s new album showcases student talent, music that’s ‘fun to play’
Student musicians are set to blow listeners away on the KU Wind Ensemble’s new album, “Midnight Sun,” a triumphant entry in the group’s repertoire.
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Conservatives opposing ‘woke’ culture win seats on the Kansas Board of Education
Two Republican members of the Kansas school board were ousted by more conservative challengers who have criticized lessons on racism, sexuality and gender identity.
Kansas public schools sweep national policy debate titles for first time
Three Kansas public high schools won all four national policy debate championships this year, an unprecedented accomplishment in an arena dominated by private schools.
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Want to serve on the Lawrence school board? Here’s your chance to apply
The Lawrence school board is now accepting applications to fill its vacant seventh seat.
Schwegler Elementary counselor selected as Lawrence Public Schools mental health coordinator
Kiley Luckett, counselor at Schwegler Elementary School, has been selected for the position of Lawrence Public Schools mental health coordinator, according to a news release from the school district.
Lawrence school board members want applicant for vacancy to run for office
Lawrence school board members will ask whoever applies for a now-vacant seat to pledge to run for the office in November 2023.
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Lawrence school board to start discussing next year’s budget sooner than usual
Lawrence school board members on Monday will begin their discussion of the district’s next budget earlier than usual in the cycle. They’ll also discuss the process to fill a vacancy left by Andrew Nussbaum’s resignation.
Kansas high-schoolers can apply for free Russian language classes through KU program
About 80 Kansas high school students enrolled in free online Russian courses last school year through KU. Ani Kokobobo heads the program and says new grant funding will allow KU to reach more students.
KU research finds association between a state’s generosity with food benefits, child welfare
KU researchers report that every 5% increase in enrollment in the federal nutrition assistance program for low-income families could reduce the number of children a state placed in foster care or protective services by 7.6% to 14.3%.
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Spencer Museum of Art receives $3M gift to expand art and interdisciplinary research initiative
The Spencer Museum of Art at KU has been gifted $3 million to support an initiative that pairs artists with a range of research areas and methods to foster new ways of thinking about life.
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Lawrence school board member Andrew Nussbaum steps down
Andrew Nussbaum, elected to the Lawrence school board in November, has submitted his resignation, effective immediately.
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Indigenous Community Center event brings communal healing through art and abortion justice education
A sense of rage and eagerness to mobilize resonated among those in attendance at the Indigenous Community Center’s awareness event Saturday. It provided space to release emotions and celebrate cultural identity.
Here’s how to apply for free and reduced-price meals in Lawrence Public Schools
The federal program that was providing universal free meals for all students amid the pandemic has been discontinued. Here’s how to apply for free or reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year in Lawrence Public Schools.
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River City Rock Camp tuning up for annual concert
River City Rock Camp aims to prepare kids and teens for musicianship, no matter their skill level. This Saturday, all are invited to watch five groups of campers perform a free concert at The Granada.
New KU Endowment president left west coast university that’s been criticized for anti-LGBTQ policies
The next president of KU Endowment left his last higher ed position after the school’s board of trustees was unwilling to change anti-LGBTQ policies, according to the endowment.
Lawrence school board votes 4-3 against fees for students who qualify for reduced-price meals
Lawrence school district families who qualify for reduced-price meals will have to budget for meal costs for the upcoming school year, but not for additional student fees, the school board decided during its meeting Monday.
