The numbers of the moment have not been kind to universities across the state. At the University of Kansas, $40 million is the amount of budget pain leaders here worry about if new regulations are placed on how universities can spend federal grants from the National Institutes of Health. At ...
Lawrence school members on Monday reviewed the next steps for the school district, targeting opportunities for additional preschool seats, expanding science education, college coursework opportunities and more. School board members received a presentation outlining “enhancements” or ...
The winner of the Douglas County Spelling Bee tied for second place at the state bee Saturday in Wichita. Maci Perrins of Southwest Middle School, a three-time winner of the Douglas County bee, lost the state contest to Samuel Riley of Butler County, who claimed the championship by spelling ...
As changes at both the state and federal level unfold, Lawrence school board members on Monday will get briefed on the dollars and cents that may be at stake for the Lawrence school district. On Monday, school board members will hear a presentation about the remaining funds for spring 2025. ...
President Donald Trump's order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department has complex implications. The Republican president has argued the federal office hasn't improved student outcomes and is unnecessary in a country where states and local districts primarily control ...
Kansas students are spending fewer days in school than they did decades ago, and the state’s top education leader wants that to change. Education Commissioner Randy Watson is urging districts to cancel breaks or extend the school year to make up for days that were canceled because of ...