Education

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 14:45

Kansas’ 3rd largest school district transformed in Tuesday election after controversy

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 11:54

Three incumbents lose their seats on Shawnee County school boards, new faces emerge

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Tue, 11/07/2017 - 21:27

Race for Topeka mayor draws interest over other contests

The Capital-Journal

‘Nonspecific threat’ puts Highland Park High School in secure campus mode Monday

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The Associated Press

Researchers in Kansas turn tea leaves into green energy

Angela Deines

Millie Murphy remembered as tireless advocate for Topeka children and families in poverty

Katie Moore

How many Kansas children experience trauma before age 18? Nearly half, report shows

Tim Carpenter

Kansas officials appoint Tisa Mason as new president at Fort Hays State University

Angela Deines

Auburn-Washburn superintendent sends email to parents confirming death of student

Angela Deines

Topeka USD 501 board approves resolution to refinance more than $9 million in bonds

Angela Deines

Topeka attorney to be only Shawnee County school board write-in candidate on Nov. 7

Angela Deines

School board candidates in Shawnee County answer questions regarding issues in their districts

Angela Deines

Retaining teachers amid limited budgets a key issue in Shawnee County school board races

Allison Kite

Colombian president honored by University of Kansas for contributions to peace

Angela Deines

USD 501, health officials confirm cases of shigellosis at Topeka preschool

Angela Deines

Kansas STEM educators learn valuable lessons during first-ever conference at Washburn

Tim Carpenter

Brownback administration sheds light on plans to alter state’s KanCare program

Angela Deines

C-SPAN bus makes stop in Topeka, showcasing interactive technology for students

Angela Deines

Panel: Top Tank competition is spurring excitement, interest from outside of the capital city

Angela Deines

Kansas school districts continue to apply for federal classroom technology funds despite uncertainty

Allison Kite

Report: Kansas minority children more likely to live in low income areas despite poverty decline

Angela Deines

$1M challenge issued for Washburn Law School building construction

Angela Deines

Topeka USD 501 preliminary average graduation rate increases

Angela Deines

Refuel Topeka announces afterschool meal sites for Topeka children

The Associated Press

University of Nebraska-Kearney to offer in-state tuition to Colorado, Kansas students

KEARNEY, Neb. — The University of Nebraska at Kearney is offering in-state tuition rates to Colorado and Kansas residents who are accepted... Read more

Tim Carpenter

High school candidates for Kansas governor not shy around controversial issues

Tim Carpenter

K-State officials seek $12 million in budget cuts after enrollment drop

Angela Deines

Kansas students’ performance on state reading and math tests stays flat, other data measures up

Allison Kite

Kansas education officials work to make transitions smooth for high school, college students

Angela Deines

Seaman USD 345 strives to be “good neighbors” while fate of former Rochester Elementary remains uncertain

Tim Hrenchir

Snyder Family Stadium concessions employee ‘humiliated’ after incident involving breast pump at K-State

Tim Carpenter

K-State research: Climate change may erode size of key tallgrass forage by 60 percent

Tim Carpenter

Senate president not eager to comply with Democrats’ plea for special K-12 committee

The Capital-Journal

Caught on camera: Deer breaks glass door, runs through K-State building

Tim Carpenter

K-State blames bad weather, not anti-Semitism, for damage to Jewish structure

Angela Deines

USD 501 reevaluating contract with Durham bus service for 2018-19 school year

Angela Deines

Highland Park to welcome 6 into hall of fame, dedicate statue on Saturday

Phil Anderson

Topeka school bus carrying 24 students collides with car, house, at N.W. 1st and Franklin avenues

Angela Deines

2 Landon Middle School students hosting free ballet academy on Friday

The Associated Press

Suit: KC-area school district failed to report allegations before assault

OVERLAND PARK — Officials in a suburban Kansas City school district failed to report sexual assault allegations against a boy to law... Read more

Angela Deines

Shawnee County’s six superintendents ask the Topeka business community to support public education

The Associated Press

Anti-gay vandalism found outside Kansas State student union

Katie Moore

Seaman superintendent addresses school safety following social media threats

Luke Ranker

K-State President Richard Myers responds to anti-Semitic vandalism on campus

Angela Deines

First episode of ‘Undercover High’ left former Highland Park principal with ‘sick’ feeling

Angela Deines

Topeka West campus dedication and 2017 Hall of Fame ceremony slated for Sunday

Luke Ranker

Manhattan Catholic Schools modernizing with nearly $2 million renovation, new tech

Angela Deines

Topeka USD 501 has 257-student drop in enrollment over 2016-17 school year

Allison Kite

Raise taxes, cut spending or defy Kansas Supreme Court? Lawmakers ponder responses to school finance ruling

The Associated Press

Kansas literacy efforts get a $27 million federal grant

WICHITA — The Kansas Department of Education will use a $27 million federal grant to support literacy programs in the state’s schools.... Read more

Steve Fry

Foundation awards $31K to Topeka schools for innovative teaching concepts

The Associated Press

Police believe individual who left about 20 shell casings on KU campus trying to make a statement

Angela Deines

Premiere of A&E docuseries ‘Undercover High’ about Highland Park postponed indefinitely

Angela Deines

Kansas Children’s Discovery Center hosts interactive newspaper exhibit

Angela Deines

Auburn-Washburn teachers surprised with $47K in classroom grants

Tim Carpenter

Kansas policy advocates prepare for K-12 funding war amid 2018 campaigns

Angela Deines

Shawnee County superintendents encouraged by Gannon ruling

Tim Carpenter

Kansas legislators, governor candidates clash on K-12 court ruling

Allison Kite

Kansas Supreme Court: Legislature school finance formula is unconstitutionally inadequate, inequitable

Samantha Foster

Washburn police investigate report of rape in campus residence hall

The Associated Press

Police: Student dies by suicide at KC-area high school

Angela Deines

Students of color learn about future career options in Topeka

Angela Deines

Debate coach, Hallmark and Silicon Valley executives to be inducted into Topeka High Hall of Fame

Allison Kite

Kansas childhood poverty rate ticks down; tracks with national trend

Tim Carpenter

Kansas public university enrollment dips; K-State takes 4 percent hit

The Associated Press

University of Missouri curators not counting on state support for funding

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The University of Missouri Board of Curators has agreed to changes seeking to stabilize the university system’s finances... Read more

Steve Fry

Ward Meade NIA wants city council to take action to reclaim deteriorating Sumner School

Angela Deines

Seaman parents informed of second social media threat in a week

The Associated Press

University of Kansas museum unveils T. rex skeleton

Angela Deines
Phil Anderson

Seaman High student arrested after making threat referencing Columbine

Angela Deines

Kansas Student Publications Act celebrates 25 years at annual student journalism conference

Angela Deines

Former C-J, National Geographic photographer to speak to young journalists in Topeka this week

Tim Carpenter

Kansas Board of Regents’ top priority: restoration of Brownback’s $24 million cut

The Associated Press

Kansas colleges, universities struggle with DACA repeal

The Associated Press

KC driver praised for getting students off burning school bus

Angela Deines

Topeka High School Class of 1967 celebrates 50 years

Angela Deines

School resource officer leaves legacy as trusted mentor, father figure

Josh Rouse

Dog owners beware: K-State Veterinary Health Clinic seeing outbreak of raccoons with canine distemper

Angela Deines

Topeka insurance agent takes exception to USD 501’s decision to enter into risk management pool

The Associated Press

Girls from Kansas City Catholic school pose with swastika

The Capital-Journal

$236K grant from PetSmart Charities supports K-State’s shelter medicine program

Angela Deines

Washburn regents approve health insurance premium hikes for faculty and staff

Tim Hrenchir

Local festival brings youngsters outpouring of knowledge about...

Tim Carpenter

Kansas Board of Regents lists, sets boundaries for members’ conflicts of interest

Tim Carpenter

University staff in Kansas share frustration with rising costs of health insurance

The Associated Press

Father, 17-year-old daughter charged in attack on ex-boyfriend at KC-area school

Angela Deines

WWII veteran speaks to Topeka grade-schoolers, recounts losing friends, earning Purple Heart

The Associated Press

Kansas State University receives 2,300 acres of farmland

Tim Carpenter

Five Kansas universities to collaborate on $20M National Science Foundation research grant

Angela Deines

“Healthy masculinity” the focus of event on Washburn campus

Angela Deines

Cair Paravel adds classrooms to respond to rising enrollment

Luke Ranker

Logan Elementary students sent home after water main break

Allison Kite

Left-wing, ‘anti-racist’ gun club will host ‘private’ event steps from KU campus

Josh Rouse

Bass Pro Shops founder to open ‘Disney World of the Outdoors’ in Springfield, Mo.

Samantha Foster

Woman of Achievement: Director of TPS Foundation blazed trails throughout life

Angela Deines

Ambitious reading and math proficiency goals set in Kansas’s federal education plan

Tim Carpenter

Kansas ranks last in share of good-paying jobs for people without 4-year college degrees

Allison Kite

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos stops at JCCC technical education programs on innovative schools tour

Jessica Cole

Topeka High grad earns scholarship via national retailer

Samantha Foster

Washburn, KU law clinics offer DACA renewal assistance before deadline

Angela Deines

Washburn works to recruit more first-generation college students for mentor program

Tim Hrenchir

Authorities respond to ammonia spill at Kansas State University

Allison Kite

KU ties at 53 in U.S. News and World Report ranking of top public schools

Tim Carpenter

Kansas AG’s office allocates $81,000 in grants to mental health agencies

Angela Deines

Teacher shortages persist in Kansas, state board of education members learn

The Associated Press

Koch gift goes to Wichita State institute on economic growth

WICHITA — Wichita State University will use a $3.6 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation to create an Institute for the... Read more

Tim Carpenter

K-State officials warn public of intemperate raccoons carrying canine distemper

Angela Deines

Sense of family takes center stage at Topeka Public Schools Foundation breakfast

Angela Deines

Seaman teachers to get 3.1 percent overall increase in salary and benefits for 2017-18 school year

Samantha Foster

Topeka Women of Influence: Washburn professor Sharon Sullivan uses own experiences to encourage students

Tim Carpenter

Topeka West JROTC salutes the fallen on 9/11 with music, words

Angela Deines

Highland Park docuseries participant: ‘I was essentially playing a younger version of myself’ in ‘Undercover High’

Luke Ranker

Silver Lake teacher finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year

Angela Deines

Jim Parrish to be honored at 2017 Patron of the Year for Topeka Public Schools Foundation

Angela Deines

African-American children’s book author headlines Kansas Book Festival

Angela Deines

East Topeka mentoring program provides a “safe place” with positivity for young African American men

Tim Carpenter

Kansas ACT scores nosedive, percentage ready for college slips

Angela Deines

Pay raises on the way for Topeka USD 501 administrators, support staff

Angela Deines

‘Undercover High,’ A&E docuseries about Highland Park High School, to air Oct. 10

The Associated Press

Kansas State University physics department gets $1.5M grant

MANHATTAN — The Kansas State University physics department has received a $1.5 million grant to improve an online professional development tool for... Read more

Tim Hrenchir

Student finds gun on toilet in Wescoe Hall at University of Kansas

Tim Carpenter

KU doctoral student applies social theory to bumper stickers

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