Education

2007 Session - June through December

The State Library of Kansas' Legislative Reference Section maintains a collection of clipped newspaper articles on topics relating to subjects pertinent to issues in Kansas state government. Below is a listing of clipped articles taken from several different newspapers relating to EDUCATION, June through December, 2007.

The Clippings books are available for use in the library. You may photocopy articles from the books. If you have questions regarding this collection please feel free to contact State Library staff. Contact information is found at the top and bottom of this page.

The Clippings List is generally arranged chronologically through the year.

Each article cited contains the following information:

Author of article (if any is present)
Title of Article
Newspaper title and date of issue
Page number within the clippings book where the article is found
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PAGE NUMBERS BELOW ARE NOT THE PAGE NUMBERS WITH THE NEWSPAPER BUT WITHIN THE CLIPPINGS BOOK)

ARTICLES ON EDUCATION, June-December, 2007

Ann Marie Bush and Fred Davis
Kansan misspells, California boy wins
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/1/2007

David Goldstein and Melodee Hall Blobaum
'C' words trip up A-list spellers
Kansas City Star, 6/1/2007

Eric Weslander
KU faculty, chancellor taking trip to China
Lawrence Journal World, 6/1/2007

Important posts [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 6/1/2007

Claire Engelken
Bowser to enter teachers' hall of fame
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/2/2007

Adrielle Harvey
Topeka USD 501 school district says farewell to Sawyer
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/2/2007

Tim Hrenchir
Report of gunman jars KU
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/2/2007

Melodee Hall Blobaum
Report of gunman tests KU readiness
Kansas City Star, 6/2/2007

Mike Belt and Christine Metz
Campus shaken by rifleman report
Lawrence Journal World, 6/2/2007

Mark Fagan
Olathe to vote on K-State plan
Lawrence Journal World, 6/2/2007

Icess Fernandez
Supreme Court ruling may end school busing
Wichita Eagle, 6/3/2007

Christina M. Woods
Reunion to honor Dunbar's legacy
Wichita Eagle, 6/4/2007

Scott Rothschild
Board of Regents changes expected
Lawrence Journal World, 6/4/2007

Adrielle Harvey
WU considers new emergency systems
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/6/2007

Sebelius declares Kansas Private College Week
Winfield Daily Courier, 6/1/2007

Deanna Richards
State says professors pass tests of time
Lawrence Journal World, 6/6/2007

Strong words [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 6/6/2007

Teachers vs. raises
Hutchinson News, 6/3/2007

Ann Marie Bush
USD 501 board may choose interim leader
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/7/2007

Olathe research campus is a welcome addition to area
Kansas City Star, 6/7/2007

Ann Marie Bush
Interim USD 501 chief named
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/8/2007

Kristen Roderick
Low teacher turnout delays news on raises
Hutchinson News, 6/8/2007

John Richard Schrock
Lowering standards bad way to fill teaching spots
Wichita Eagle, 6/8/2007

Jack Weinstein
City, K-State make it official
Olathe Daily News, 6/6/2007

Special to The Olathe News
Bioscience Authority chair resigns Tuesday
Olathe Daily News, 6/6/2007

Michael Strand
Teacher shortage more 'geographic'
Salina Journal, 6/6/2007

Dave Seaton
Session was better to small school districts than expected
Winfield Daily News, 6/6/2007

Will Klusener
K-State set to solicit more than $70 million for bioscience
Manhattan Mercury, 6/6/2007

Staff Reports
KSU Foundation picks building site
Manhattan Mercury, 6/6/2007

Scott Rothschild
Campus funding still not a fix-all
Lawrence Journal World, 6/8/2007

Tim Carpenter
Schools' group alters tactic
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/9/2007

Kansas Board of Regents losing tenure [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/10/2007

Jan Biles
Driving force
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/10/2007

Scott Rothschild
Leaders seek next step for higher ed
Lawrence Journal World, 6/10/2007

Lindsey Geisler
Fifty people recognized for earning GED award
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/11/2007

Melodee Hall Blobaum
State looks at teacher licensing
Kansas City Star, 6/11/2007

Icess Fernandez
Wichita office Butler pursues Hispanic students
Wichita Eagle, 6/11/2007

Education same old tune [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/12/2007

Revised rules for licensing would boost education
Kansas City Star, 6/12/2007

Scott Rothschild
Teacher licensing changes proposed
Lawrence Journal World, 6/12/2007

Teaching ranks [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 6/12/2007

Sophia Maines
School district sees progress in first year of wellness goals
Lawrence Journal World, 6/12/2007

Answer isn't always education [opinion]
Manhattan Mercury, 6/7/2007

Bobbi Mlynar
Falling behind
Emporia Gazette, 6/7/2007

State Board of Education smart move [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/13/2007

James Carlson
Teacher licensing criteria debated
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/13/2007

Dawn Bormann
Schools try take-home PCs
Kansas City Star, 6/13/2007

Melissa Treolo
Silver Lake discusses renovations
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/14/2007

James Carlson
Teacher licensing loosened
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/14/2007

Lisa Horn
School construction beefs up security
Lawrence Journal World, 6/14/2007

Robocalls hang it up [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/14/2007

Scott Rochat
Technical college to refund fed money
Emporia Gazette, 6/12/2007

LaKase Perry
Topekans weigh on USD 501 search
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/18/2007

Mara Rose Williams
Six appointments are made to Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas City Star, 6/15/2007

Jillian Cohan
Jill Docking is among six selected for regents
Wichita Eagle, 6/15/2007

Erin Castaneda
GEDs provide fresh start
Lawrence Journal World, 6/15/2007

Scott Rothschild
Sebelius picks new regents
Lawrence Journal World, 6/15/2007

Strong choices [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 6/15/2007

Kristen Roderick
Student groups' AYP test results run gamut
Hutchinson News, 6/14/2007

Kristen Roderick
NEA accepts salary increase
Hutchinson News, 6/14/2007

Not enough [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 6/15/2007

Mark Fagan
New deal and new wheels at KU
Lawrence Journal World, 6/16/2007

A big step for education
Kansas City Star, 6/17/2007

Melodee Hall Blobaum
Incoming leader to forge ties at JCCC
Kansas City Star, 6/18/2007

Randy Scholfield
Shortage do more to fill teacher gap
Wichita Eagle, 6/18/2007

Eric Weslander
Kansas University film students to get chance to shoot virtual reality
Lawrence Journal World, 6/18/2007

Mark Fagan
Big blues buses get ready to roll
Lawrence Journal World, 6/19/2007

Kristen Roderick
Teacher pay respectable, numbers show
Hutchinson News, 6/18/2007

Ron Fields
Local influence [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 6/17/2007

Emerson Lynn Jr
Life science center could vault Kansas to a leading vote [opinion]
Iola Register, 6/19/2007

Tim Hrenchir
Sumner-Beginning of end?
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/20/2007

Tim Carpenter
21 school districts get 'A' for efficiency
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/20/2007

An ambitious plan for life sciences
Kansas City Star, 6/20/2007

Jason Gertzen
Push is on for research plan
Kansas City Star, 6/20/2007

Scott Rothschild
Kansas University Medical Center $800M life science plan hatched
Lawrence Journal World, 6/20/2007

Scott Rochat
Stepping down
Emporia Gazette, 6/14/2007

Gwendolynne Larson
Sebelius appoints 6
Emporia Gazette, 6/14/2007

Emerson Lynn Jr
Teacher licensing changes needed, but crisis looms [opinion]
Iola Register, 6/14/2007

John Richmeier
Schools for fair funding to focus on lobbying efforts
Leavenworth Times, 6/13/2007

Vicky Smith
NCCC partners with business to train employees
Chanute Tribune, 6/16/2007

Bruce Symes
Faculty division chair system OK'd at college
Iola Register, 6/15/2007

Katie Stockstill
Hedges named to Regents
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 6/15/2007

Diane Elliott
Changes allow more flexibility [opinion]
Chanute Tribune, 6/15/2007

The Board of Regents [opinion]
Manhattan Mercury, 6/17/2007

Katie Stockwell
PSU aims to stay competitive by hiring top-notch faulty members
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 6/18/2007

Michael Strand
School board to hear merger options
Salina Journal, 6/17/2007

Tim Hrenchir
Final bell hasn't tolled for historic Sumner
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/22/2007

Jillian Cohan
Wichita schools beat state average in efficiency
Wichita Eagle, 6/22/2007

Amanda O'Toole
WSU to offer classes at Derby High
Wichita Eagle, 6/22/2007

Jerry Siebenamrk
ITT plans to open technical institute in Wichita
Wichita Eagle, 6/22/2007

No child left behind thousands set for overhaul
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/23/2007

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
KU's $800 million research plan may be wishful thinking
Lawrence Journal World, 6/23/2007

Tim Hrenchir
County takes up USD 501 request
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/24/2007

Associated Press
Former KU dean gets salary bump and bonus to reamin Iowa president
Lawrence Journal World, 6/24/2007

Sumner school what a relief [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/25/2007

John Milburn
Posny takes over ed post
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/25/2007

Rhonda Holman
Efficient districts spend wisely
Wichita Eagle, 6/25/2007

Jillian Cohan
Developer has plans for old school building
Wichita Eagle, 6/26/2007

Mike Hall
Kansas Regents to request 9% boost
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/28/2007

Rhonda Holman
Pricey
Wichita Eagle, 6/28/2007

Scott Rothschild
Regents to vote on KU 4-year tuition proposal
Lawrence Journal World, 6/28/2007

Sarah Van Dalsem
Local teachers inducted to hall of fame
Lawrence Journal World, 6/28/2007

Mike Hall
Kansas Regents tuition to rise
Topeka Capital Journal, 6/29/2007

Jonathan Kealing
KU locks in tuition for incoming freshmen
Kansas City Star, 6/29/2007

Icess Fernandez and Jillian Cohan
Supreme Court limits integration programs
Wichita Eagle, 6/29/2007

Scott Rothschild
Fixed-rate tuition plan set for KU freshmen
Lawrence Journal World, 6/29/2007

K-State News Services
Mechanical engineering receives grant
Manhattan Mercury, 6/20/2007

K-State News Service
Journalism school gets $230,000 grant for new program
Manhattan Mercury, 6/20/2007

Arley Hoskin
JCCC president to focus on community
Olathe Daily News, 6/20/2007

Michael Strand
Merger proposed for tech school
Salina Journal, 6/20/2007

Amy M. Cotham
Schools get graded on efficiency
Chanute Tribune, 6/23/2007

Diane Gasper-O'Brien
USD 489 close to perfect
Hays Daily News, 6/20/2007

Michael Strand
School board has more questions
Salina Journal, 6/27/2007

Michael Strand
Salina school board to discuss SATS proposals
Salina Journal, 6/26/2007

Patrick Lowry
Saving landmarks [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 6/24/2007

Emily Behlmann
Report: Deerfield, Leoti make grade on efficiency
Garden City Telegram, 6/21/2007

Scott Rochat
Tech college board oks new scale for teachers
Emporia Gazette, 6/26/2007

Bob Sigman
Science holds promise
Johnson County Sun, 6/21/2007

Jack "Miles" Ventimiglia
County schools' efficiency high
Johnson County Sun, 6/21/2007

Michael Strand
School board hears merger proposals
Salina Journal, 6/22/2007

Foss Farrar
Ark City schools recognized by state for efficiency
Winfield Daily Courier, 6/21/2007

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Professor position at WSU is a first
Wichita Eagle, 6/30/2007

Scott Rothschild
Repair proposal approved, but more requested
Lawrence Journal World, 6/30/2007

Do the math [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 7/1/2007

Jillian Cohan
Incoming education chief 'above all a teacher'
Wichita Eagle, 7/2/2007

J-W Editorial
First step
Lawrence Journal World, 7/2/2007

Ric Anderson
New KU tuition plan a gamble
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/3/2007

James Carlson
Court ruling muddies waters
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/3/2007

Matt Erickson
KU administrator has diversity goal
Lawrence Journal World, 7/3/2007

Hot tuition [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 7/3/2007

Matt Erickson
Research leader takes new duties
Lawrence Journal World, 7/4/2007

Matt Erickson
Baker retiree marks a century of lucky 7s
Lawrence Journal World, 7/4/2007

Political cartoon
Topeka Metro News, 7/6/2007

Arley Hoskin
College's foundation has record funds
Olathe Daily News, 7/3/2007

Patrick Lowry
Tuition increases [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 7/1/2007

Carol Ballantyne
GCCC students define success in multitude of ways
Garden City Telgram, 6/27/2007

Emily Behlmann
Study: Fewer students feeling safe
Garden City Telegram, 6/27/2007

Katie Stockstill
PSU sets 2008 tuition rates
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 6/30/2007

Stacie Sandall
Districts considering more options
Hays Daily News, 6/29/2007

Diane Elliott
Map out of focus [opinion]
Chanute Tribune, 6/28/2007

Suzanne Perez Tobias
No charges filed over dead ducks at school
Wichita Eagle, 7/7/2007

Kris W. Kobach, Andrew C. Spiropoulos and Andrew W. Lester
Education policy is job of legislators, not judges
Wichita Eagle, 7/8/2007

Associated Press
Galena schools to teach Chinese
Wichita Eagle, 7/8/2007

Claire Engelken
USD 345 official named Kansas school administrators president
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/9/2007

Tuition too high [opinion]
Johnson County Sun, 7/5/2007

John R. LaPlante
Public pre-K: Proceed with caution
Olathe Daily News, 7/5/2007

Mike Shields
What the farm bill means for Kansas nutrition and health
Winfield Daily Courier, 7/5/5007

Will Manly
Consolidation gets nod at Agra schools
Hays Daily News, 7/3/2007

Ashley Nietfeld
Licensure changes may not affect teacher recruitment
Dodge City Daily Globe, 7/2/2007

Scott Rochat
Tech college enrollment highest in five years
Emporia Gazette, 7/9/2007

Sarah Kessinger
Districts get vote on consolidation
Salina Journal, 7/11/2007

Christine Metz
Proposal offered on KU hospital
Lawrence Journal World, 7/14/2007

J-W Staff Report
Business, science mix to create new KU degree
Lawrence Journal World, 7/14/2007

Matt Erickson
Art curator falsified university credentials
Lawrence Journal World, 7/14/2007

Jillian Cohan
New student IDs in use this fall
Wichita Eagle, 7/16/2007

George Diepenbrock
Schools press ahead on emergency response
Lawrence Journal World, 7/17/2007

Will Klusener
The tech school goes to college
Manhattan Mercury, 7/15/2007

Tim Hrenchir
Sumner seen as rough jewel
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/22/2007

Melodee Hall Blobaum
New virtual schools stir up questions
Kansas City Star, 7/23/2007

Emily Behlmann
Area, state look to expand pre-K programs
Garden City Telegram, 7/16/2007

Scott Rochat
Lane appointed
Emporia Gazette, 7/20/2007

Flint Hills Technical College
Scholarship fund planned
Emporia Gazette, 7/20/2007

Foss Farrar
Changes at Cowley college causing tension
Winfield Daily Courier, 7/21/2007

Transparency and trust [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 7/22/2007

Kristen Roderick
Virtual school seeking students
Hutchinson News, 7/21/2007

George Diepenbrock
Schools have high hopes for 'all-day K'
Lawrence Journal World, 7/22/2007

Mark McCormick
Schools still don't know key facts on bus drivers
Wichita Eagle, 7/25/2007

Kristen Roderick
Garden City falling short on teachers
Hutchinson News, 7/23/2007

Carl Manning
Regents nominees approved
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/27/2007

Katie Stockwell
State wants to stiffen penalties for expulsion
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 7/25/2007

James Carlson
Schools chief wants proof
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/29/2007

David Klepper
Setting history in place
Kansas City Star, 7/30/2007

Associated Press
Hutch schools go high tech
Topeka Capital Journal, 7/31/2007

Jeremy Shapiro
WSU has big plans for class of 2012
Wichita Eagle, 7/31/2007

Patrick S. Kelley
Wanted: Nurses and teachers [editorial]
Emporia Gazette, 7/26/2007

Emily Behlmann
Virtual reality
Garden City Telegram, 7/23/2007

Tribune Staff
Grant to fund NCCC nursing faculty member
Chanute Tribune, 7/27/2007

Kristen Roderick
Hutch teachers to try podcasts
Hutchinson News, 7/30/2007

The Capital-Journal
Disaster county students can defer tuition
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/1/2007

Michael Strand
Board seeks input on technical school proposals
Salina Journal, 7/29/2007

James Carlson
Posny can't please them all
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 7/30/2007

The People Speak
Important workshop
Emporia Gazette, 7/28-29/2007

Ann Marie Bush
WU nursing program, scholarship funds to expand
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/2/2007

Michael Gormley
KU sports included in student loan probe
Wichita Eagle, 8/2/2007

Engaging students [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 8/1/2007

Scott Rothschild
Student loans KU denies illegal lending
Lawrence Journal World, 8/2/2007

Scott Rothschild
Lending probe intended to protect students
Lawrence Journal World, 8/3/2007

Job satisfaction [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 8/5/2007

Nurse shortage WU steps up [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/6/2007

Scott Rothschild
State, local school officials seek continuation of multiyear funding
Lawrence Journal World, 8/6/2007

Kathy Hanks
Day care law frustrates providers
Hutchinson News, 8/6/2007

George Diepenbrock
Southwest junior high school's solar panels will empower student learning
Lawrence Journal World, 8/7/2007

Scott Rothschild
State funding for education to be put to test
Lawrence Journal World, 8/1/2007

Steve Fry
Broad vision for WU law
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/8/2007

Brandy Nance
School unaffected by speed increase
Emporia Gazette, 8/4-5/2007

Michael Strand
Options back on the table
Salina Journal, 8/2/2007

Mike Hammett
Hammond reflects on first 20 years at university
Hays Daily News, 8/1/2007

Mara Rose Williams
Colleges get schooled in campus safety
Kansas City Star, 8/10/2007

Cultural learnings-Young teacher, husbanc trade life in Hutchinson for Kuwait
Hutchinson News, 8/10/2007

Mike Belt
University boosting minority enrollment
Lawrence Journal World, 8/11/2007

Scott Rothschild
Tuition cap draws mixed responses
Lawrence Journal World, 8/11/2007

Scott Girard
New legislation should streamline purchasing procedures
Lawrence Journal World, 8/11/2007

Erin Castaneda
Cyber bullies a growing problem
Lawrence Journal World, 8/13/2007

Erin Weslander
Ten pressing issues facing Kansas University
Lawrence Journal World, 8/11/2007

Chad Lawhorn
'Crisis management' planned for deferred maintenance
Lawrence Journal World, 8/11/2007

Arley Hoskin
What is the LOB?
Olathe Daily News, 8/9/2007

Scott Rothschild
State lawmakers advocate mandatory kindergarten
Lawrence Journal World, 8/14/2007

Patrick Lowry
Economics 101 [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 8/9/2007

Mike Hall
Area schools make ACT gains
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/15/2007

Micah Mertes
FHSU, Chinese partner changes will bring growth
Hays Daily News, 8/13/2007

Scott Rothschild
KU officials tout success of state's decision to help finance facilities
Lawrence Journal World, 8/15/2007

Randy Scholfield
Left behind homeless kids need community help
Wichita Eagle, 8/16/2007

Karen Uhlenhuth
KU developing autism center
Kansas City Star, 8/16/2007

Scott Rothschild
More state funding needed to expand all-day kindergarten
Lawrence Journal World, 8/16/2007

Political cartoon
Olathe Daily News, 8/15/2007

Luke Thompson
The five year-plan
Manhattan Mercury, 8/12/2007

Martin Hawver
Legislators begin to tackle teacher shortages
Junction City Daily Union, 8/13/2007

Scott Rochat
Record enrollment at tech college
Emporia Gazette, 8/14/2007

Jonathan Kealing
Ranking moves up to No. 38
Lawrence Journal World, 8/17/2007

James Carlson
Washburn again cracks top 10
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/18/2007

Jonathan Kealing
KU ranked 5 in Big 12
Lawrence Journal World, 8/18/2007

Big 12 university rankings
Lawrence Journal World, 8/18/2007

Jonathan Kealing
Hours requirement for KU college reconsidered
Lawrence Journal World, 8/20/2007

Dolph C. Simons Jr
Regents should strengthen oversight of state universities
Lawrence Journal World, 8/18/2007

Micah Mertes
Hammond 'dares to dream'
Hays Daily News, 8/15/2007

Randy Scholfield
Smart kids need a head start
Wichita Eagle, 8/20/2007

Jonathan Kealing
New grading system possible
Lawrence Journal World, 8/21/2007

Major concern [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 8/21/2007

Scott Rochat
Hall of Fame in line for federal funding
Emporia Gazette, 8/17/2007

More nurses in classes
Johnson County Sun, 8/16/2007

KDHE: Only one Varicella vaccination necessary for school this year
Winfield Daily Courier, 8/17/2007

Matthew Clark
PSU is a key bioscience player
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 8/17/2007

Carl Manning
More techers needed in special ed, science, math
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/22/2007

Jim Sullinger
Education aid increase sought
Kansas City Star, 8/22/2007

Vicky Smith
The students are coming! The students are coming!
Chanute Tribune, 8/18/2007

Scott Rothschild
Commission to address teacher shortage
Lawrence Journal World, 8/22/2007

Jonathan Kealing
Regents want freshmen better prepared
Lawrence Journal World, 8/23/2007

Erin Castaneda
Baker enrollment at highest level since 1984
Lawrence Journal World, 8/23/2007

Chris Walker
New strategic plan in development
Emporia Gazette, 8/20/2007

Kevin Flaherty
Kindergarten isn't mandatory?
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 8/20/2007

Kevin Flaherty
Kindergarten teachings build foundation
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 8/20/2007

Roy Wenzl
WSU message systems will reach more students
Wichita Eagle, 8/24/2007

Jim Sullinger
State school board wants $41 more per student
Olathe Daily News, 8/22/2007

Barbara Hollingsworth
Schools faring better on tests
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/12/2007

Melodee Hall Blobaum
More Kansas schools meet federally set benchmarks
Kansas City Star, 9/12/2007

Jillian Cohan
Some area schools fail to meet state goals
Wichita Eagle, 9/12/2007

Dawn Bormann
School laptops can go home
Kansas City Star, 9/12/2007

Jeanny Sharp
Change could mean schools abiding by one law may be violating another [editorial]
Chanute Tribune, 9/6/2007

Brian Pommier
Pitt State students react to incident
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 9/5/2007

Tuition law ruling welcome [editorial]
Manhattan Mercury, 9/4/2007

Micah Mertes
Fort Hays ready to present new crisis plan
Hays Daily News, 9/2/2007

Our View
Luring teachers
Garden City Telegram, 8/30/2007

Bob Sigman
Education needs unmet
Johnson County Sun, 8/30/2007

Emily Behlmann
Another virtual school to come online in state
Garden City Telegram, 8/28/2007

Michael Strand
Tech school's staff to discuss future
Salina Journal, 8/28/2007

Arley Hoskin
More turn to online schools
Olathe Daily News, 8/28/2007

Martin Hawver
Good early childhood start sticky biz for state
Junction City Daily Union, 8/27/2007

Kindergarten on tap for debate
Johnson County Sun, 8/23/2007

Susan Lynn
Teachers need better incentives to stay at jobs [opinion]
Iola Register, 8/24/2007

Jonathan Kealing
Some call tuition disparity unfair
Lawrence Journal World, 9/9/2007

The Capital-Journal
Morrison seeks reforms of safety in schools
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/7/2007

Barbara Hollingsworth
Early childhood education campus envisioned
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/7/2007

Campus maintenance smart move [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/7/2007

Facing a shortage where's the teacher?
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/25/2007

Jonathan Kealing
Virtual students raise head count
Lawrence Journal World, 8/25/2007

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
KU needs to find dean who can build on School of Fine Arts
Lawrence Journal World, 8/25/2007

Peggy Mooney
Washburn University earns regional top 10 ranking in Midwest
Metro News, 8/24/2007

Melodee Hall Blobaum and Joe Robertson
Education choices abound
Kansas City Star, 8/26/2007

Set for success [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 8/26/2007

Ric Anderson
Teachers' pay below the curve
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/28/2007

Jerry Farley transformer [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/28/2007

Ann Marie Bush
Looking at leadership
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/28/2007

Jillian Cohan
Education official: Poverty is No.1 issue
Wichita Eagle, 8/28/2007

Bar the door
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/28/2007

Ann Marie Bush
Morrison surprised at lack of school resource officers
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/30/2007

Eagle Staff and News Service
Teacher shortage 'becoming a crisis'
Wichita Eagle, 8/30/2007

Robert Boczkiewicz
Court upholds tuition law
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/31/2007

Students and alcohol biggest risk [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 8/31/2007

Daniel McCoy
Step in right direction
Wichita Eagle, 8/31/2007

Jillian Cohan
State's ACT scores on rise
Wichita Eagle, 8/29/2007

Scott Rothschild
Tuition battle brewing
Lawrence Journal World, 9/2/2007

Jonathan Kealing
Donor supports KU hall's longevity
Lawrence Journal World, 9/4/2007

Teacher pay higher grade [editorial]
Topeka Captial Journal, 9/5/2007

Scott Rothschild
A.G.'s probe clears schools in loan case
Lawrence Journal World, 9/5/2007

Maintenance funds [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 9/5/2007

Jonathan Kealing
New policies lead to larger number of dismissed students
Lawrence Journal World, 9/6/2007

Robert A. Cronkleton and Mark Wiebe
Small bomb explodes at school
Kansas City Star, 9/7/2007

Will Manly
FHSU ranks in upper tier
Hays Daily News, 9/6/2007

Ashely Nietfeld
College inadvertently steals wind from beneath high school's wings
Dodge City Daily Globe, 9/7/2007

Nick Sloan
ACT scores on the rise in KCK schools
Kansas City Kansan, 9/8-10/2007

Scott Rothschild
Student loans to be more affordable
Lawrence Journal World, 9/13/2007

John LaPlante
Open doors for gifted students
Hutchinson News, 9/12/2007

George Diepenbrock
Kansas schools may not reach target
Lawrence Journal World, 9/13/2007

Mary Clarkin
Students charged in alleged hazing
Hutchinson News, 9/13/2007

Scott Rothschild
Panel spurns state accounting plan
Lawrence Journal World, 9/14/2007

Praeger gives tips on identity theft to college students
Winfield Daily Courier, 9/12/2007

Associated Press
Fort Hays students oppose a new name
Wichita Eagle, 9/14/2007

Jon Niccum
Kansas vs. Darwin
Lawrence Journal World, 9/14/2007

Course fees share burden [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/17/2007

Margaret Stafford
Future unsure after flood
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/17/2007

Dawn Bormann
KCK teaching fellows program a certifiable success
Kansas City Star, 9/16/2007

Evelyn Amend
Hutch plan best for Salina Tech
Salina Journal, 9/13/2007

Arley Hoskin
Five schools don't meet no child benchmark
Olathe Daily News, 9/12/2007

Bob Sigman
Kansas needs more teachers
Johnson County Sun, 9/13/2007

Barbara Hollingsworth
PreK classes plant the seed of education
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/18/2007

Editorial Board
Fort Hays State [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 9/16/2007

Scott Rothschild
Sebelius says early education a top priority
Lawrence Journal World, 9/18/2007

Associated Press
K-State issues warning about tech school merger
Lawrence Journal World, 9/19/2007

Jonathan Kealing
Regents, KU discuss admissions policy changes
Lawrence Journal World, 9/19/2007

Paul Morrison
More school resource officers would improve safety for Kansas students
Chanute Tribune, 9/11/2007

Ashley Nietfeld
USD 443 chosen for pilot program
Dodge City Daily Globe, 9/12/2007

Michael R. Lane
ESU stratgic plan will include community input
Emporia Gazette, 9/13/2007

Emily Behlmann
Ten area schools fall short of AYP
Garden City Telegram, 9/12/2007

Micah Mertes
Opponents: Name change not right for FHSU
Hays Daily News, 9/12/2007

Micah Mertes
University plans for growth, restructuring
Hays Daily News, 9/14/2007

Patrick Lowry
Dreaming [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 9/14/2007

Bruce Symes
ACCC hears about name change
Iola Register, 9/14/2007

Nick Sloan
Final tally shows significant improvement for KCK schools
Kansas City Kansan, 9/13/2007

Michael Strand
Two schools struggle to meet goals
Salina Journal, 9/14/2007

Michael Strand
Legislators view KSU's assets
Salina Journal, 9/15/2007

Will Klusener
Land-grant power
Manhattan Mercury, 9/16/2007

Kevin Flaherty
USD 250 head speaks to 2010 commission
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 9/17/2007

Micah Mertes
FHSU plans for growth
Hays Daily News, 9/16/2007

Laura Bauer
Private student info in open?
Kansas City Star, 9/20/2007

Mara Rose Williams
Regents want state funding for academy
Kansas City Star, 9/20/2007

Jonathan Kealing
KU investigates records breach
Lawrence Journal World, 9/20/2007

Rhonda Holman
Start Kansas can do more on early childhood
Wichita Eagle, 9/21/2007

Hurst Laviana
State university enrollment hits a record 90,000
Wichita Eagle, 9/21/2007

Michael Strand
Kuhlman says merger could hurt K-State
Salina Journal, 9/18/2007

Michael Strand
Students talk against KSU merger
Salina Journal, 9/19/2007

Richard Underbakke
Cloud link good for Salina Tech
Salina Journal, 9/19/2007

Ben Vidricksen
Don't fear merger with K-State
Salina Journal, 9/19/2007

Tom Bell
K-State is best merger option [editorial]
Salina Journal, 9/19/2007

Kevin Flaherty
PSU starts with facility maintenance
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 9/18/2007

Diane Gasper-O'Brien
Hays high graduates again score high on ACT tests
Hays Daily News, 9/18/2007

Mike Belt
KU student in demand after furry find
Lawrence Journal World, 9/24/2007

George Diepenbrock
Competition increasing in online education options
Lawrence Journal World, 9/23/2007

Education competition [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 9/24/2007

Jonathan Kealing
Four-year degree elusive for many
Lawrence Journal World, 9/23/2007

Roy Wenzl
Schools work hard to keep lid on gangs
Wichita Eagle, 9/23/2007

Michael Strand
Kuhlman explains proposal to staff, students from both schools
Salina Journal, 9/22/2007

Sharon Montague
Chamber endorses K-State Salina proposal
Salina Journal, 9/22/2007

Michael Strand
K-State at Salina sees increase; KWU numbers decline
Salina Journal, 9/21/2007

Micah Mertes
Another year, another record for Fort Hays
Hays Daily News, 9/21/2007

Emily Behlmann
Wagnon: Funding needed to meet demands
Garden City Telegram, 9/17/2007

Jennifer Roblez
Enrollment down slightly
Emporia Gazette, 9/21/2007

Child obesity healthy trend [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/26/2007

Barbara Hollingsworth
Kansans score well on U.S. report card
Topeka Capital Journal, 9/26/2007

Positive plan [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 9/25/2007

Kevin Flaherty
Tyler research center opens its doors
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 9/22/2007

Jessica Tims
It's a great weekend for Pittsburg, its schools [editorial]
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 9/22/2007

Martin Hawver
Computers will link student performance to teachers
Junction City Daily Union, 9/24/2007

Patrick Lowry
Enrollment [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 9/23/2007

Team effort [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 9/28/2007

Editorial Board
Teacher shortage [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 9/30/2007

Jonathan Kealing
KU considers creating School of Public Health
Lawrence Journal World, 10/1/2007

Steve Fry
WU enrollment dips again
Topeka Capital Journal, 10/3/2007

Jennifer Roblez
Jones foundation backs tuition grants
Emporia Gazette, 9/25/2007

Enrollment at Southwestern sets record
Winfield Daily Courier, 9/26/2007

Chris Green
Community colleges seek options for lowering property taxes
Chanute Tribune, 9/29/2007

Tom Bell
Schools left to care for children [editorial]
Salina Journal, 10/1/2007

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