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Education February 25, 2022 - 1:16 pm

Interim principals of West Middle School, Cordley Elementary to step into roles permanently

by Lawrence Times

Kathy Branson and Becky Reaver, interim principals of West Middle School and Cordley Elementary in Lawrence, respectively, have been promoted to permanent principal positions, the Lawrence school district announced Friday.

State News February 25, 2022 - 10:20 am

Kansas Board of Education rejects resignation of state education commissioner

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas State Board of Education rejected the resignation Friday of the state education commissioner following evidence he said during a video conference that during his youth he tried to persuade children to fear for their safety among American Indians.

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State Government February 25, 2022 - 5:30 am

A push to dump the Kansas food sales tax could run into election politics

by Dylan Lysen, Kansas News Service

Efforts to eliminate the 6.5% sales tax on food have the support of the leading candidates for governor, but the change has hit some political hurdles nonetheless.

Education February 24, 2022 - 8:44 pm

Native American educators call for reform after racist comments from the state’s top educator

by Tricia Masenthin

A professional group of Native American educators from Kansas called for reform after the state’s top educator made racist comments that were recorded on video.

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Lawrence news February 24, 2022 - 7:43 pm

Preliminary report on unhoused people in Douglas County reveals disparities among people of color, women

by Tricia Masenthin

With the clock ticking on Douglas County’s goal of eliminating functional homelessness in 2023, a new report reveals disparities; among them, Black and Indigenous people are experiencing homelessness at rates nearly 3-5 times higher than the general population.

State News February 24, 2022 - 4:18 pm

‘Worry about the Indians raiding’: Kansas education commissioner under fire for conference statement

by Sherman Smith and Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Kansas education commissioner Randy Watson said during a conference earlier this month that as a child, he convinced his out-of-state cousins that American Indians posed a bigger threat to their safety than tornadoes.

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Lawrence news February 24, 2022 - 3:07 pm

Lawrence winter shelter to close for the season after March 1

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s winter emergency shelter, which has housed nearly 200 individuals at the Community Building for the season’s coldest overnights, will close after Tuesday, March 1.

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Education February 24, 2022 - 1:00 pm

KU juniors nominated for Goldwater scholarships recognizing academic excellence, STEM research

by Emma Bascom

Five KU juniors are up for the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater scholarship — the “premier undergraduate award to encourage excellence in science, engineering and mathematics.”

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Lawrence news February 24, 2022 - 11:24 am

United Way of Douglas County has $150K available for agencies; apply by March 8

by Lawrence Times

The United Way of Douglas County has more than $150,000 in grant funds to give to local agencies that provide food, utility and shelter support, but those who are interested don’t have much time to apply.

State News February 24, 2022 - 9:50 am

Kansas governor calls on education commissioner to resign for discriminatory remark

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly said Thursday the state’s education commissioner must resign after making a discriminatory remark and urged the Kansas State Board of Education to work on addressing problems raised by the comments.

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