December 11, 2024

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Category: News

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Pfizer hid vaccine deaths, research team alleges

During the clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer appears to have hidden two deaths — including one…

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“W-o-m-e-n” or “w-o-m-y-n”? Scripps says either is correct for 3rd grade Spelling Bee

If a third-grader competing in next spring’s Scripps Spelling Bee spells the word “women” as “womyn” they will advance to…

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Kansas Legislature gets leadership set ahead of 2025 session

Leadership elections for the next Kansas Legislature are complete, with Republicans growing their supermajority. There were few surprises with top…

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“Devastating” drops in American 4th grade, 8th grade math scores on TIMSS international test

An international study of 650,000 4th and 8th graders from 64 countries shows plummeting math scores at both grade levels…

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USD 469 discussed the transgender policy at its December board meeting.

New legal hotline for Kansas school board members

Members of boards of education in Kansas seeking legal advice related to their duties have a new, no-cost option thanks…

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Lyndon School Board votes to terminate superintendent following his arrest for child endangerment

The Lyndon USD 421 Board of Education has approved the termination of Superintendent Bradley Marcotte following his suspension after his…

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JOCO commissioners increase their salaries 23% after Election Day

After the votes were counted and elections decided, Johnson Countians discovered their property taxes were increasing an average of 5.6%,…

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Kansas nurse Elaine Gebhardt claims First Amendment protection in state board probe of her social media posts

Registered Nurse Elaine Gebhardt has received notice she is under investigation by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN). The…

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Council Grove mayor threatens to cancel real estate leases with homeowners

Homeowners with houses built on ground leased from the City of Council Grove, Kansas, around a city-owned lake, are being…

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Opponents of Westwood park sale win legal victory

The City of Westwood suffered a legal setback in its efforts to prevent residents from having the opportunity to vote…

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KSDE and KASB promote DEI and Critical Race Theory principles

The Kansas State Board of Education told the Legislature that the principles of Critical Race Theory (CRT) are not used…

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HERO brings churches, educators together to offer Christian alternatives to public education

The Heartland Education Reformation Organization (HERO) offers another School Choice alternative by connecting churches and Christian educators to provide Creative…

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KDOC threatens disciplinary action against employees for misgendering “residents”

The Kansas Department of Corrections is refusing to answer questions after the Sentinel obtained an email threatening KDOC employees for…

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Kansas mom wins preliminary victory in sugaring lawsuit

A single mom in Hays, Kansas, is one step closer to owning her dream business after winning the first round…

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Convicted murderer got sex change surgery courtesy of Kansas taxpayers

Kansas taxpayers have apparently paid for the sex change surgery for a convicted murderer in state prison. Thomas Lamb, 83…

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Survey: Voters dissatisfied with K-12 achievement results, want choice and local decisions

A pre-election poll of 1,000 registered voters nationwide by the yes. every kid. foundation found overwhelming discontent with the direction of…

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Kansas school districts operating cash fund balances jump to $1.3 billion

It is an article of faith among superintendents, teacher unions, and the Kansas Association of School Boards that education —…

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Caedran Sullivan, Shawnee Mission teacher who spoke out against DEI training, sues district

A 17-year veteran Shawnee Mission teacher who was disciplined — and subject to a protest tacitly condoned by the school district…

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ACLU won’t address its conflicting views on abortion and the death penalty

Court filings by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other activists seek to overturn the Kansas death penalty, in…

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Crawford County Commission declines to answer questions about apparent KOMA violations

The Crawford County Commission is refusing to answer questions about possible violations of the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) by…

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Kansas Legislature aims for improved efficiency by starting this year on next year’s state budget

The Special Committee on Legislative Budget will convene in November and December with hearings on state agency spending requests with…

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Kelly, Evergy tout new powerplants that are likely unneeded

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly recently touted the announcement of two new “high-efficiency” natural gas-fired power plants by Evergy. On Oct.…

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Olathe School District officials dodge questions on possible state law violation on student restroom usage

Questions following multiple reports from parents who say Mission Trail Middle School officials in Olathe are allowing a biological girl…

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USD 469 board member skeptical state education department will drop unproven Second Step program

Following an email exchange with Dr. Ben Proctor of the Kansas State Department of Education KSDE), Lansing school board member…

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