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BOE censures teacher, parent in alleged corporal punishment case

TOPEKA — The Kansas State Board of Education rejected conclusions of child abuse investigators, a professional practice commission and attorneys with the Department of Education to protect the teaching license of a mother accused of physically abusing her son. The incident prompting ...

Lawrence school board members approve budget for 2026-2027

Lawrence school board members have adopted the budget for 2026-2027, and it includes a property tax rate decrease. Following a public hearing on Monday, board members approved an approximately $267.6 million budget for 2026-2027 budget with a mill levy – or property tax rate – of 52.204 ...