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Students get a slice of lesson in agriculture
They might never look at a piece of pizza the same way after finding out just where the ingredients come from. Reporter Lindsey Slater and local fourth graders took a trip to the Douglas County Fairgrounds to learn all about agriculture.
Lawrence district wants more info before deciding closures
Reconfiguring grades a possible way to save
At a study session Monday, Lawrence school board members reviewed pages and pages of information about the cost of operating schools.
Education leaders excited by Parkinson’s education funding proposals but not optimistic they will succeed
Under the governor’s plan, public schools would get $32 million in additional state funds to increase base state aid per pupil. Currently, that figure is $4,012. With the new monies, it would go up to $4,062 per student.
Tuned in: November ArtStar masters variety of music skills
It's not exactly easy to get a 7-year-old to sit at a piano and practice.
Lawrence school board president suggests possibility of closing schools
With more budget cuts from the state to be announced next week, the Lawrence school district is bracing itself for a smaller general fund, and school board president Scott Morgan wants the board to start talking about potentially closing schools.
Kansas father, son bring good behavior program to Lawrence junior high school
Tom Bevard, who travels around Kansas visiting inmates in prisons, has noticed a disturbing trend.
Program helps students stay smart with strength
49 News Reporter Lindsey Slater explains that picking up smart strength tips is healthy and fun.
Study recommends school lunches include more fruits, veggies and whole grains
Lawrence superintendent Rick Doll eats lunch about once a week at one of the schools. On Tuesday, he had a roast beef sandwich, a smattering of vegetables, fruits and a salad.
J-W newspaper carrier wakes up those who live in apartment building that burned down
Phil and Alex Victor were dropping off copies of the Lawrence Journal-World to subscribers on their regular route in the Aberdeen South apartment complex Thursday morning when Alex noticed that something wasn't right.
KU to host Heart of America Marching Festival
Kansas University is hosting the 18th annual Heart of America Marching Festival on Oct. 17 at Memorial Stadium.
Adult entertainment takes center stage at capitol March 18, 2010
Lehigh, Kansas cheers for Kansas in big game against Lehigh March 18, 2010
Community helping ex-offenders succeed March 18, 2010
Rivalry between Jayhawk, Wildcat fans heating up in Oklahoma City March 18, 2010
Lehigh graduate in Lawrence has ‘fingers crossed’ for tonight March 18, 2010
