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Education

2008 Session - January through May

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, January through May, 2008.

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

ARTICLES ON EDUCATION
January through May, 2008

Associated Press
Tuition-law foes plan to take case to high court
Wichita Eagle, 1/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

Dawn Bormann
Project takes shape
Kansas City Star, 1/2/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU looks to maintain productive pace in '08
Lawrence Journal World, 1/2/2008

J-W Editorial
Attitude [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 1/2/2008

John LaPlante
School choices promote accountability
Kansas City Kansan, 1/3/2008

PSU research center receives over $1.1 million
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 1/4/2008 [Newsbank article]

Emily Behlmann
Universities target nursing shortage
Garden City Telegram, 1/5/2008

Equal education
Hutchinson News, 1/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jon Ruhlen
Parents largely back school in wake of arrest
Hutchinson News, 1/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Legislators say teacher shortage difficult to solve
Hutchinson News, 1/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Regents seek more grants for students
Lawrence Journal World, 1/6/2008

Roy Wenzl
WSU provost gently raises topic of testing
Wichita Eagle, 1/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Rhonda Holman
Connect busing, bond plans can help each other
Wichita Eagle, 1/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Cowley college career and tech ed program receives nearly $600,000 in grants in 2007
Winfield Daily Courier, 1/7/2008

Tom Bell
Tuition law is a good one [editorial]
Salina Journal, 1/7/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Kickapoo Tribe integral to KU professor's movie
Wichita Eagle, 1/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Smoke-free schools proposed
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/8/2008

Lorraine Jessepe
Shawnee Heights board discusses forming task force
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/8/2008

Jillian Cohan
School board gets facilities-upgrade plan
Wichita Eagle, 1/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Darren Werth
Legislature should have taken action, not reaction [editorial]
Chanute Tribune, 1/8/2008

Nick Sloan
Legislators address school district priorities
Kansas City Kansan, 1/8/2008

Associated Press
Senate leaders talk school-funding hike
Wichita Eagle, 1/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
KU Hospital renovation, re-elections are focus of meeting
Lawrence Journal World, 1/9/2008

Scott Rothschild
Senators' funding plan would lock in another year
Lawrence Journal World, 1/9/2008

John Milburn
Senators propose extending school finance law to 2010
Hutchinson News, 1/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Compensation options discussed
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Michael Strand
Technical school making progress
Salina Journal, 1/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Fueling the rise
Garden City Telegram, 1/9/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Search for superintendant for USD 501 moves ahead
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/10/2008

Tom Bell
Avoid budget gambling [editorial]
Salina Journal, 1/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Arley Hoskin
Paying for kindergarten
Olathe Daily News, 1/10/2008

The knowledge economy [editorial]
Manhattan Mercury, 1/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Topeka USD 501 maintaining diversity not all about color
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/11/2008

Schools might be wise to lock in modest funding increase
Wichita Eagle, 1/11/2008 [Newsbank article]

Lindsey Slater
Kansas University practicing for the unpredictable
Lawrence Journal World, 1/11/2008

Courier Views
Kansas needs more pharmacists
Winfield Daily Courier, 1/11/2008

Kristen Roderick
HCC science program is expanding
Hutchinson News, 1/12/2008 [Newsbank article]

Schools should boost college application resources
Kansas City Star, 1/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Michael Strand
School board expects tight budget
Salina Journal, 1/13/2008

Lauren Epps
A hope of a multi-year promise
Manhattan Mercury, 1/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jillian Cohan
Ending busing pact may cost more
Wichita Eagle, 1/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Russell Steen
The 'looming' education funding election issue
Hutchinson News, 1/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Businessman: State needs tech training overhaul
Lawrence Journal World, 1/14/2008

Arley Hoskin
State explores pay options for teachers
Olathe Daily News, 1/14/2008

David Clouston
CCCC gets $1 million grant for turbine project
Salina Journal, 1/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Emily Behlmann
GCCC keeping area workforce in mind
Garden City Telegram, 1/14/2008

Jason Gertzen
Kansas gets right people for big jobs
Kansas City Star, 1/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jillian Cohan
School board caps bond issue cost
Wichita Eagle, 1/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Tim Carpenter
All-day kindergarten pushed
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/15/2008

Jim Sullinger
Extension of school funds plan sought
Kansas City Star, 1/15/2008

Kevin Flaherty
District passes bullying plan
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 1/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Joey Berlin
Tech college gets good financial report
Emporia Gazette, 1/15/2008

Staff and Wire Reports
$65.8M boost for higher ed
Manhattan Mercury, 1/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
School board eyes tax increase
Lawrence Journal World, 1/15/2008

Mark Fagan
Authority boosts push for lab
Lawrence Journal World, 1/16/2008

J-W Editorial

Salary puzzle [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 1/16/2008

Mike Hoeflich
Universities deserve support
Lawrence Journal World, 1/16/2008

Karrey Britt
Haskell sets goal to be 'cutting-edge' at convocation
Lawrence Journal World, 1/16/2008

Jonathan Kealing
U.S. Congressman, KU work to ease pharmacist shortage
Lawrence Journal World, 1/16/2008

Chris Green
Sebelius seeks ed funding boosts
Hutchinson News, 1/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Steve Fry
Farley's achievements as WU president recognized
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/16/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Best new teachers
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
New fields proposed for high schools
Lawrence Journal World, 1/16/2008

Chris Green
Despite lean year, Sebelius asks for education funding boosts
Hays Daily News, 1/16/2008

Teacher shortage
Emporia Gazette, 1/16/2008

Lauren Epps
$2.5 million biosafety initiative now seeking collaborators
Manhattan Mercury, 1/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Staff Reports
Cash for K-State
Manhattan Mercury, 1/16/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU praises Sebelius' budget
Lawrence Journal World, 1/17/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Tax credits will help university with deferred maintenance
Lawrence Journal World, 1/17/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Students may get break on tuition
Lawrence Journal World, 1/17/2008

Tim Carpenter
'08 Legislature a class project
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mara Rose Williams
Sebelius' proposal pleases regents
Kansas City Star, 1/17/2008

James Carlson
Teacher openings blamed on pay
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/17/2008

Chris Green
Tuition limits drawing interest
Hutchinson News, 1/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Smoking a hot topic at school
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/17/2008

Joey Berlin
Still incomplete, archive is open
Emporia Gazette, 1/17/2008

Clara Kilbourn
First rural eco-devo office opened on Sterling College campus
Hutchinson News, 1/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Regents want review of campus security plans
Lawrence Journal World, 1/18/2008

Hurst Laviana
WSU gets surprise $2 million
Wichita Eagle, 1/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Study: Advisers helpful, effective
Lawrence Journal World, 1/18/2008

Chris Green
School-funding provision could force difficult decisions
Hutchinson News, 1/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kristen Roderick
A bright idea schools boast 'energy czar'
Hutchinson News, 1/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
FAA approves Jabara campus
Wichita Eagle, 1/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Religious reference nixed
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Five candidates remain for superintendent post
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Emily Behlmann
Cost of college on the rise
Garden City Telegram, 1/19/2008

Mark Fagan
Reverse outsourcing
Lawrence Journal World, 1/20/2008

J-W Editorial
Tuition tipping point [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 1/20/2008

Associated Press
Program sends Salina students to Washburn
Lawrence Journal World, 1/20/2008

Eber Phelps
Teacher recruitment retention crucial
Hays Daily News, 1/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Ralph Ostmeyer
Teacher shortage among the top issues
Hays Daily News, 1/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Will Manly
Hammond pleased with budget proposal
Hays Daily News, 1/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Tom Bell
Education is sound investment [editorial]
Salina Journal, 1/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
KCK plan would give free tuition
Wichita Eagle, 1/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Will Manly
Fort Hays initiatives could make state budget
Hays Daily News, 1/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mark Fagan
KU expands animal-health MBA program
Lawrence Journal World, 1/22/2008

Chris Green
Details need some smoothing in technical school mergers
Hutchinson News, 1/23/2008 [Newsbank article]

Senior vice provost is stepping down
Lawrence Journal World, 1/23/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Legislators get hands-on lessons on brains at KU's Life Span Institute
Lawrence Journal World, 1/23/2008

Scott Rothschild
Bill would end tuition break for illegal immigrants
Lawrence Journal World, 1/23/2008

Dawn Bormann
School foundation aims at $1 million
Kansas City Star, 1/23/2008 [Newsbank article]

Beccy Tanner
Automated service rats out truants, informs parents
Wichita Eagle, 1/23/2008 [Newsbank article]

Emily Behlmann
Group seeks college volunteer corps
Garden City Telegram, 1/23/2008

Fred Mann
WSU's finance VP, who joined school in '62, retiring
Wichita Eagle, 1/24/2008 [Newsbank article]

Bill Wilson
WSU 'incubator' helps student start businesses
Wichita Eagle, 1/24/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
KU hires first full-time vice provost for research
Lawrence Journal World, 1/24/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Dole gives $500K to namesake institute
Lawrence Journal World, 1/24/2008

Staff and Wire Services
Excessive teacher absences adversely affect students
Lawrence Journal World, 1/24/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Campbell seeking state seat
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/24/2008

The Capital-Journal
Dole gives $500,000 to KU center
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/24/2008

Scott Rothschild
Immigration bill targets employers
Lawrence Journal World, 1/24/2008

Chris Green
Merger not certain for SW tech school
Hutchinson News, 1/24/2008

Hayden to speak at Washburn University
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/24/2008

Jillian Cohan
Space is limited in northeast for new secondary schools
Wichita Eagle, 1/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
USD 501 board narrows superintendent hopefuls
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/25/2008

Chris Green
Changes in technical education oversight face hurdles
Hays Daily News, 1/25/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Magazine strikes KU off list for 'best value' among colleges
Lawrence Journal World, 1/25/2008

Jim Sullinger
Lawmaker wants to help universities boost earnings
Wichita Eagle, 1/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Kids at Wichita school chat with astronauts
Hutchinson News, 1/25/2008

Associated Press
School board member faces two trials for alleged threats
Hutchinson News, 1/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Letters to the Journal
Salina Journal, 1/26/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Lawmaker wants endowments to invest funds
Lawrence Journal World, 1/26/2008

Unreasonable delay [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 1/26/2008

George Diepenbrock
School board may request election
Lawrence Journal World, 1/26/2008

Jon Ruhlen
Garden City schools see rise in student truancy
Hutchinson News, 1/26/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
School board's search ongoing
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/26/2008 [Newsbank article]

Time to share [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/26/2008

Lawrence Journal-World
Tuition for higher education [editorial]
Emporia Gazette, 1/26-27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Colleges need more well-prepared students
Kansas City Star, 1/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Alexander Parker
Kansas University students draw up future cities for contest
Lawrence Journal World, 1/27/2008

George Diepenbrock
School board member urges change to No Child Left Behind
Lawrence Journal World, 1/27/2008

George Diepenbrock
City's google guru to browse for school funds
Lawrence Journal World, 1/27/2008

Reassessing tuition
Hutchinson News, 1/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jim Sullinger
College investing change proposed
Kansas City Star, 1/27/2008

Jillian Cohan and Christina M. Woods
Busing plans drives school diversity into conversations
Wichita Eagle, 1/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kristi Henderson
Initiative focuses attention on global warming
Lawrence Journal World, 1/28/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias

Is it time to redraw school boundaries?
Wichita Eagle, 1/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kathy Hanks
School districts will have to pay for volunteers
Hutchinson News, 1/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kristen Roderick
Hutchinson school board seeking a few good substitute teachers
Hutchinson News, 1/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Ann Marie Bush
Washburn Rural gifted teacher one of seven honored statewide
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/28/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
The long road to certification
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Rhonda Holman
At last forced busing on way out
Wichita Eagle, 1/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
Voters will decide property tax raise
Lawrence Journal World, 1/29/2008

20 below if these halls could talk
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/29/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
School board may set bond vote for May 6
Wichita Eagle, 1/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jillian Cohan
School board ends busing
Wichita Eagle, 1/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
KU begins work on strategic plan
Lawrence Journal World, 1/30/2008

Bob Johnson
Supreme Court right to focus on Kansas kids
Iola Register, 1/30/2008

Jonathan Kealing
WiKu pedia project seeks to be source for all things KU
Lawrence Journal World, 1/31/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Construction costs rise from $90 to $140 a square foot
Wichita Eagle, 1/31/2008 [Newsbank article]

Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
State technical training authority hires VP
Wichita Eagle, 1/31/2008 [Newsbank article]

Don't assume [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 1/31/2008

Emily Behlmann
Ulysses seeks funds for charter school
Garden City Telegram, 1/31/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
USD 501 narrows list to 2
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/1/2008

Robert R. Dunwell
School issues separate
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/1/2008

George Diepenbrock
Schools hope to have bigger hand in hygiene
Lawrence Journal World, 2/1/2008

Nancy Horst
Emporia schools lead the way in helping students achieve
Emporia Gazette, 2/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

From Emporia State University
ESU collaboration wins national award
Emporia Gazette, 2/1/2008

Jessica Tims-Seeliger
Thumbs up, thumbs down [editorial]
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 2/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
KU hauls in $1.26 million from game at Arrowhead
Lawrence Journal World, 2/2/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
USD 501 targets superintendent choice
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/2/2008

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
Attention to athletics exceeds far more significant matters
Lawrence Journal World, 2/2/2008

Jillian Cohan
Oversight key in busing transition
Wichita Eagle, 2/3/2008

J-W Editorial

Working together [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 2/3/2008

Steve Fry
Man sculpts new chapter of his life
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/3/2008

Shanxi Upsdell
Initiative to expand freshman scholarships
Lawrence Journal World, 2/3/2008

Eber Phelps
Teachers not only ones who are in short supply
Hays Daily News, 2/3/2008

More bang for university bucks
Wichita Eagle, 2/4/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Heights to settle boundary issue
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/4/2008

The Wichita Eagle
Harassment lawsuit settled
Kansas City Star, 2/4/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
'Green' school construction a growing trend
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/4/2008

Chad Lawhorn
School ballot may be costly to city
Lawrence Journal World, 2/4/2008

Mike Belt
Kansas Geological survey's expertise tapped
Lawrence Journal World, 2/4/2005

Ron Sylvester
After reported assault, schools stress safety
Wichita Eagle, 2/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

The Capital-Journal
USD 501 superintendent negotiations progress
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/5/2008

Travis Perry
Auburn-Washburn plans to go green
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/5/2008

Deb Gruver
Students push for Taser talks, data
Wichita Eagle, 2/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

Student deaths
Emporia Gazette, 2/5/2008

Doug Conwell
Truly worth effort
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/6/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
NEA-Topeka upset Sandlin not new superintendent
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/6/2008

Emily Behlmann
Leoti bond issue suffers narrow defeat
Garden City Telegram, 2/6/2008

Chris Green
Measures would aid schools in disaster areas
Hutchinson News, 2/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Amy Bickel
With third bond failure, Leoti at a loss
Hutchinson News, 2/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

James Carlson
Bill touts mandatory kindergarten
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/7/2008

Lindsey Slater
KU gets rare day off; schools may need to make up time
Lawrence Journal World, 2/7/2008

J-W Editorial

Deadly drug [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 2/7/2008

Joey Berlin
University, Tech college coordinate on retraining
Emporia Gazette, 2/7/2008

Chris Green
College tax-shift bill meets with concern
Hutchinson News, 2/7/2008 [Newsbank article]

Leading Kansans from both parties agree 'no child' law needs reality-based changes
Johnson County Sun, 2/7/2008

Scott Rothschild
Ways to maximize education funds discussed
Lawrence Journal World, 2/7/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Top choice has Topeka ties
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/7/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
USD 501 vote won't be unanimous
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/8/2008

Erin Castaneda
KU to host national conference on Hispanic issues
Lawrence Journal World, 2/8/2008

George Diepenbrock
LEA supports raising local-option budget
Lawrence Journal World, 2/8/2008

Scott Rothschild
KUMC, KU Hospital earn lawmakers' praise
Lawrence Journal World, 2/8/2008

Clara Kilbourn
President has been 'a blessing' to college
Hutchinson News, 2/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kathy Hanks
Minorities aided by teacher-pupil bond, guest says
Hutchinson News, 2/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Ron Fields
Second chance [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 2/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Student technology projects fill Statehouse
Winfield Daily Courier, 2/8/2008

Ron Etchison
Pride in all successes
Hutchinson News, 2/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Tim Carpenter
Farley makes budget pitch
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/8/2008

Dolph C. Simons Jr
University expertise could be helpful in state's energy debate
Lawrence Journal World, 2/9/2008

The News Staff
Translation training is offered free
Hutchinson News, 2/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jillian Cohan
Wichita board sees new school taking shape
Wichita Eagle, 2/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Educator expected to stay
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Emily Behlmann
Grants helping center to add staff, materials
Garden City Telegram, 2/9/2008

Associated Press
New Wichita school another salute to photographer Parks
Hutchinson News, 2/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Randy Scholfield
Make case school bond issue based on real needs
Wichita Eagle, 2/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jillian Cohan
How much would a school bond cost you?
Wichita Eagle, 2/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jillian Cohan and Beccy Tanner
Residents' reactions to proposed school bond issue are mixed
Wichita Eagle, 2/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

The bond financing formula
Wichita Eagle, 2/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

What you pay--and what you could pay
Wichita Eagle, 2/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Higher education university leaders plan to discuss tuition caps
Hutchinson News, 2/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

J-W Editorial

Baker birthday [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 2/11/2008

John Richmeier
Board members approve survey questions
Leavenworth Times, 2/11/2008

Jimmy Gillispie
Baker University marks 150 years this week
Lawrence Journal World, 2/11/2008

Ann Marie Bush
Education watch staying 'sharp'
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/11/2008

Deb Gruver
NAACP pleads for oversight as busing for integration ends
Wichita Eagle, 2/12/2008 [Newsbank article]

Dan Margolies
KU endowment sues over stock deal
Kansas City Star, 2/12/2008 [Newsbank article]

J-W Staff Reports
KU student died of methadone overdose
Lawrence Journal World, 2/12/2008

George Diepenbrock
School board discusses talking points for election
Lawrence Journal World, 2/12/2008

Scott Rothschild
KU Med School in Wichita facing funding crisis
Lawrence Journal World, 2/12/2008

Jonathan Kealing and Christine Metz
Numbers don't tell whole tuition story
Lawrence Journal World, 2/12/2008

Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Terry Sandlin credit to Topeka [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/13/2008

Chad Lawhorn
Oread Inn wins approval from city
Lawrence Journal World, 2/13/2008

Justin Pope
Community colleges shift focus to helping students move on, not just letting them in
Lawrence Journal World, 2/13/2008

Jillian Cohan and Suzanne Perez Tobias
School bond issue: What are the facts?
Wichita Eagle, 2/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Steve Rock
Removal of referee has some crying foul
Kansas City Star, 2/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Stan Finger
School guard arrested in altercation
Wichita Eagle, 2/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Bob Johnson
Online's KanEd is promoted
Iola Register, 2/13/2008

Chris Green
A break, if not a dam, on tuition raises
Hutchinson News, 2/14/2008

Will Klusener
Regents OK tuition hikes, suggest 6% max
Manhattan Mercury, 2/14/2008

Carl Manning
Under the dome
Winfield Daily Courier, 2/14/2008

Med school crisis [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 2/14/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Tuition increase considered for next year
Lawrence Journal World, 2/14/2008

Mara Rose Williams
College tuition increases in Kansas left to schools
Kansas City Star, 2/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Topeka USD 501 singer hits high note on return to Topeka
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/14/2008

Associated Press
Group looking into removal of female referee
Lawrence Journal World, 2/14/2008

The Capital-Journal
Couple gives KU $1 million
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/14/2008

J-W Editorial

Catching up [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 2/15/2008

Steve Rock
State association investigates St. Mary's referee incident
Kansas City Star, 2/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Disaster aid easily wins over Senate
Hutchinson News, 2/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kristen Roderick
Grants ease cost on HCC projects
Hutchinson News, 2/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Special to the Gazette
Arts commission honors faculty and students
Emporia Gazette, 2/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Senate endorses aid for disaster-struck schools
Chanute Tribune, 2/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
KU among most popular universities
Lawrence Journal World, 2/15/2008

Jeannine Koranda
Dyslexic students ask for help
Wichita Eagle, 2/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Regents suggest tuition increase stay below 6%
Wichita Eagle, 2/15/2008

Rhonda Holman
Debate businesses should take stand on bond
Wichita Eagle, 2/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kristen Roderick
Raising healthy readers
Hutchinson News, 2/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
This time, colleges want hike from state
Hutchinson News, 2/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Abrams to lead national panel on high school career tech ed
Winfield Daily Courier, 2/16/2008

Dolph C. Simons Jr
Gap between capital campaign may be detrimental to KU
Lawrence Journal World, 2/16/2008

Associated Press
Governors discuss tech gap crisis
Lawrence Journal World, 2/16/2008

Tom Keegan
KU savors glory days '88 champs bring down the house
Lawrence Journal World, 2/17/2008

Asher Fusco
How's this for a dream team?
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/17/2008

Pete Goering
Violence becoming way too common
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/17/2008

Fred Mann
District: May bond vote saves money
Wichita Eagle, 2/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Tim Carpenter
Regents find allies in students
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/17/2008

Jessica Tims-Seeliger
House must follow Senate's lead on bill helping schools [editorial]
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 2/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Roy Wenzl
Backpacks feed about 3,500 kids every week
Wichita Eagle, 2/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Ann Marie Bush
Big bullies Miss Kansas calls for end to bullying in schools
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/18/2008

Deb Gruver
KU architecture students at work on Greensburg's first 'green site'
Wichita Eagle, 2/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Leaders urge Congress to stay out of endowments
Lawrence Journal World, 2/18/2008

Rene Kilmer
Cell phones out of control at high schools
Hutchinson News, 2/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

A slight break in a steep trend [editorial]
Manhattan Mercury, 2/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Blunt, Sebelius discuss 'crisis' in teaching technical subjects
Emporia Gazette, 2/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

College tuition failing students [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

James Carlson
Mural talks on tap for Senate panel
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/19/2008

Travis Perry
USD 437 board tackles JROTC at WRHS
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/19/2008

Dan Lykins
Regents institutions need more financial aid from the legislature [letters to the editor]
Manhattan Mercury, 2/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
USD 501, former bank to attempt mediation
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/20/2008

Mark Wiebe and Dawn Bromann
Reardon backs scholarships for KCK grads
Kansas City Star, 2/20/2008

Kasha Stoll
Schools have contacts in place to pull recalls
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Sophia Maines
KU players have a ball at Lawrence schools
Lawrence Journal World, 2/20/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Travel costs for KU: $2M
Lawrence Journal World, 2/20/2008

Mara Rose Williams
Students slow to sign up for text alerts
Kansas City Star, 2/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Educator spells out testing
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/21/2008

Steve Rock
Decision on referee explained
Kansas City Star, 2/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
'Dangerous' schools defy label
Wichita Eagle, 2/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

James Carlson
Bills tackle teacher shortages
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
State board member files for re-election
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jason Gertzen
More space for KU Med research
Kansas City Star, 2/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
Education secretary discusses NCLB
Lawrence Journal World, 2/21/2008

John Hanna
Spellings: Naming dangerous schools not very successful
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 2/21/2008

Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
WATC sees big changes
Wichita Eagle, 2/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Officials seek teacher licensing changes
Hutchinson News, 2/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Michael Strand
Wind energy not for every school
Salina Journal, 2/21/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU's enrollment hovers near 28,000
Lawrence Journal World, 2/22/2008

J-W Editorial
Sexist call [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 2/22/2008

Rhonda Holman
Too high? Regents should watchdog tuition hikes
Wichita Eagle, 2/22/2008

Mike Hendricks
State school board poised to repeat a year
Kansas City Star, 2/22/2008

Angela Deines
Seaman group discusses future
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/22/2008

Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Campus safety good start [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/22/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Gift of building depends on tax
Lawrence Journal World, 2/22/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Board OKs KATS policy
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/22/2008

Lane has plans to recruit students to ESU
Emporia Gazette, 2/22/2008 [Newsbank article]

Leonard Hall
KSD and Sound Start
Olathe Daily News, 2/22/2008

Lauren Epps
KSU could benefit from coal plants
Manhattan Mercury, 2/22-23/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Topeka West, Rural earn state scholar titles
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/23/2008

Capital-Journal Editorial Board
College sports winning play [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/23/2008

John Hanna
Lawmaker opposes school bill
Salina Journal, 2/23/2008

John Hanna
House chairman opposed to Senate-passed school
Chanute Tribune, 2/23/2008 [Newsbank article]

Capital-Journal Editorial Board

Public education condition red [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/24/2008

Rhonda Holman
Equity issue merits committee and administrator
Wichita Eagle, 2/24/2008 [Newsbank article]

Did you know?
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/24/2008

Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
K-State researcher helps China combat pig viruses
Wichita Eagle, 2/24/2008 [Newsbank article]

Alexander Parker
KU tips off to-be grads on real world
Lawrence Journal World, 2/24/2008

Removing obstacles [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 2/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

The News Staff
Schools to seek training funds
Hutchinson News, 2/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
Administrators to report on anti-bullying program
Lawrence Journal World, 2/25/2008

Beccy Tanner
An educated choice fair will inform families about Wichita schools
Wichita Eagle, 2/25/2008

CCCC to discuss master plan
Salina Journal, 2/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Rod M. Stewart
More money won't get better education results
Wichita Eagle, 2/26/2008 [Newsbank article]

Steve Penn
Million-dollar backer to benefit Benedictine
Kansas City Star, 2/26/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
Lawrence school board free state honored for AP achievements
Lawrence Journal World, 2/26/2008

Kristen Roderick
Hutch school board OKs bid on tech academy
Hutchinson News, 2/26/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Education efforts, cameras, touted restricted access all
Lawrence Journal World, 2/27/2008

Mike Hoeflich
One of KU's everyday heroes
Lawrence Journal World, 2/27/2008

Sharon Hartin Iorio
Growing teacher shortage is endangering education
Wichita Eagle, 2/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mike Hendricks
State BOE could see another power shift
Wichita Eagle, 2/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Car dealer set up site to curb high cost of ads
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/27/2008

Hurst Laviana
Teacher arrested on sex charges
Wichita Eagle, 2/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

John LaPlante
Pre-K programs offer false hope
Kansas City Kansan, 2/27/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Astronaut Hawley to join KU faculty
Lawrence Journal World, 2/28/2008

Karrey Britt
Haskell launches research center
Lawrence Journal World, 2/28/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU on wheels in red $320K
Lawrence Journal World, 2/28/2008

Capital-Journal Editorial Board
USD 501 superintendent welcome back [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/28/2008

Tim Carpenter
Astronaut to return to KU to teach physics
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/28/2008

Edie Hall
Big leap for astronaut
Hutchinson News, 2/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Senate honors returning astronaut
Manhattan Mercury, 2/28/2008

Award recipient's resume displays part of his commitment to education
Johnson County Sun, 2/28/2008

Katrina Segers
College makes history with speech
Johnson County Sun, 2/28/2008

Bobbi Mlynar
School board moves to protect finances
Emporia Gazette, 2/28/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
2 middle schools must start over
Wichita Eagle, 2/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jim Sullinger
Senate OKs mandatory kindergarten attendance
Wichita Eagle, 2/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jim Sullinger
Education funding bill fails in House
Wichita Eagle, 2/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Tim Carpetner
Senate OKs bill requiring kindergarten
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/29/2008

Christina M. Woods
Parents, guardians show up to hear about Parks Academy
Wichita Eagle, 2/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jim Sullinger
Kansas House rejects more funds for poor urban schools
Kansas City Star, 2/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

John Hanna
It's 'divide and conquer' on school finance
Hutchinson News, 2/29/2008

Associated Press
Senate approves bill to mandate kindergarten
Lawrence Journal World, 2/29/2008

Schools bill advances
Emporia Gazette, 2/29/2008

Associated Press
Bill requires children to attend kindergarten
Chanute Tribune, 2/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Leadership class integrates students with Dole Institute
Lawrence Journal World, 2/29/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU increases autism research
Lawrence Journal World, 2/29/2008

Jessica Tims-Seeliger
Thumbs up, thumbs down [editorial]
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 2/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

John R. LaPlante
The benefits fade over time
Olathe Daily News, 2/29/2008

Chris Green
Defeated teacher bonus called 'bad math'
Hutchinson News, 3/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
3 school finance proposals fail, creating uncertainty
Lawrence Journal World, 3/1/2008

Vote not meant to hurt Wichita
Wichita Eagle, 3/1/2008

Associated Press
Teacher bonus bill rejected
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/1/2008

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
KU puts best foot forward in recruiting prospective student
Lawrence Journal World, 3/1/2008

Tom Keegan
ESPN crew broadcasting from KU as Jayhawks host Wildcats today
Lawrence Journal World, 3/1/2008

Chris Green
Defeated teacher bonus called 'bad math'
Hutchinson News, 3/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jack Wempe
Push for technical-skills training in Kansas a plus
Hutchinson News, 3/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Could district use closed schools for space?
Wichita Eagle, 3/2/2008 [Newsbank article]

Andi Atwater
In '07, Wesley spent millions on charity care, other benefits
Wichita Eagle, 3/2/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Panel ponders extending benefits
Lawrence Journal World, 3/2/2008

Buhler credibility [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 3/2/2008 [Newsbank article]

Steve Fry
Student's drawing to be displayed on soap dispensers
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/3/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Fundraiser planned for school
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/3/2008

Joe Robertson
Kauffman scholars seeking sixth-graders
Kansas City Star, 3/3/2008

Steve Kraske
Candidate's links to firm questioned
Kansas City Star, 3/3/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Students gearing up for big tests
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/3/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Fine arts dean candidate to visit KU today
Lawrence Journal World, 3/4/2008

George Diepenbrock
District educates patrons on LOB
Lawrence Journal World, 3/4/2008

Sophia Maines
Jayhawks bask in their senior moment
Lawrence Journal World, 3/4/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
End of check scandal in sight
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/4/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
USD 437 debates new school's name
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/4/2008

Foss Farrar
Ark City voters approve school bond issue
Winfield Daily Courier, 3/5/2008

James Carlson
Immigration bill targets tuition breaks
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/5/2008

David Klepper
Early education funding bid gains support
Kansas City Star, 3/5/2008

Jeannine Koranda
Top regent: Don't deny immigrants education
Wichita Eagle, 3/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias and Hurst Laviana
Allies, foes of bond issue gather forces
Wichita Eagle, 3/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

Rhonda Holman
Timing Brooks' job hunt needn't kill bond
Wichita Eagle, 3/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Benefits urged for domestic partners
Lawrence Journal World, 3/5/2008

Scott Rothschild
Officials: Pre-K prevents crime
Lawrence Journal World, 3/5/2008

Darcy Gray
District puts teacher on suspension without pay
Hutchinson News, 3/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

Edie Hall
Council OKs plan to rezone former school development
Hutchinson News, 3/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Funding audit befuddles state officials
Garden City Telegram, 3/5/2008

Chris Green
Audit raises questions for lawyers, community colleges, lawmaker states
Hutchinson News, 3/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

Rick Dean
Basketball lets hard-hit towns stand tall
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/5/2008

Scott Rothschild
Lawmakers skeptical about proposed sale of KU property
Lawrence Journal World, 3/6/2008

Katrina Segers
College views library options
Johnson County Sun, 3/6/2008

Chris Green
Lawmakers struggle with solutions to teacher shortage
Hays Daily News, 3/6/2008

Lynn Jenkins
Treasurer defends role in TV ads
Kansas City Star, 3/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Lawmaker: Keep immigrant tuition
Lawrence Journal World, 3/7/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU signs long-awaited deal with KUMC
Lawrence Journal World, 3/7/2008

George Diepenbrock
Crackdown on absenteeism not only answer to problem
Lawrence Journal World, 3/7/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU expected to name new Knight Chair professor
Lawrence Journal World, 3/7/2008

Mike Hall
Rally 'round the spar
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/7/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
District closes book on check scam
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/7/2008

Chris Green
Senate panel supports science academy
Hutchinson News, 3/7/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Panel supports funding for FHSU academy
Garden City Telegram, 3/7/2008

Chris Green
More teacher-service aid sought
Salina Journal, 3/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Colleges still relying on property taxes
Salina Journal, 3/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Legislators weigh the cost to woo teachers
Hutchinson News, 3/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Drawing the line
Hutchinson News, 3/8/2008

Associated Press
KU Med Center and KU Hospital reach agreement
Wichita Eagle, 3/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Erin Castaneda
Scientist makes most of bus ride
Lawrence Journal World, 3/8/2008

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
KU officials already may be planning 2009 game in KC
Lawrence Journal World, 3/8/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Two 5A high schools planned Wichita district thinks smaller
Wichita Eagle, 3/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Justices' decision not seen as threat
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/8/2008

Steve Rock
St. Marys Academy and St. Marys, Kan., strike an uneasy peace
Kansas City Star, 3/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Sarah Kessinger
The arts: no longer priceless
Hutchinson News, 3/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Beccy Tanner
Bond supporters launch planning
Wichita Eagle, 3/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Stanford's tuition cut won't fly in Kansas
Lawrence Journal World, 3/9/2008

Sophia Maines
Ford CEO welcomes award from KU fraternity
Lawrence Journal World, 3/9/2008

Amy Bickel
'Schools' spring up as crop catches on
Hutchinson News, 3/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
Diversity of area's top scholars impresses judges
Lawrence Journal World, 3/9/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Statewide, 16 out of 27 bond issues passed in '07
Wichita Eagle, 3/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
China syndrome a class dilemma
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/9/2008

Fight crime, fund preschools
Wichita Eagle, 3/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Al Correll
A proud member of the KU family
Lawrence Journal World, 3/10/2008

Jan Biles
KU to honor famed actor
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/10/2008

Ann Marie Bush
School club gaining popularity
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/10/2008

Deb Gruver
District to pay reform group $1 million
Wichita Eagle, 3/11/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
University struts its stuff for Kansas lawmakers at KU Day at the Capitol
Lawrence Journal World, 3/11/2008

Rhonda Holman
Impact Brooks was right guy for tough job
Wichita Eagle, 3/11/2008 [Newsbank article]

Laura Bauer
Shawnee Mission picks new leader
Kansas City Star, 3/11/2008 [Newsbank article]

Angela Deines
Seaman board OKs math programs
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/11/2008

George Diepenbrook
School board keeps tax financing plan alive
Lawrence Journal World, 3/11/2008

Associated Press
KSHSAA acts against discrimination
Lawrence Journal World, 3/12/2008

Scott Rothschild
Efforts to cut higher education funding blocked
Lawrence Journal World, 3/12/2008

Connie Owen
A chilling effect on our schools
Kansas City Star, 3/12/2008

Board makes a good choice but uses iffy methods
Kansas City Star, 3/12/2008 [Newsbank article]

John Richard Schrock
OP-ED growing teachers not easy
Emporia Gazette, 3/12/2008

Brent Castillo
Home schooling a right, not a crime
Wichita Eagle, 3/13/2008

Threat to educators
Kansas City Star, 3/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Connie Owen
Protect teachers, kill this bill
Iola Register, 3/13/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Students intend to return Potter Lake to past glory
Lawrence Journal World, 3/13/2008

Arts and the economy [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 3/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Science Academy clears its initial hurdle in Senate
Hutchinson News, 3/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Measure would give seniors tax break
Lawrence Journal World, 3/13/2008

Emily Behlmann
Board continues reviewing tuition breaks on money and tuition
Garden City Telegram, 3/13/2008

Fed Blocher
Gender equity is essential no matter what the field
Kansas City Star, 3/14/2008

Kyle Robertson
Kansas treasurer should be accountable for TV ads
Kansas City Star, 3/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jim Sullinger
School obscenity measure is debated
Kansas City Star, 3/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Regents consider aid for center in Wichita
Lawrence Journal World, 3/14/2008

Associated Press
House advances bill pushing for cheaper college textbooks
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 3/14/2008

Bob Johnson
Talks will focus next on money
Iola Register, 3/14/2008

Senators pass science academy funding bill
Hutchinson News, 3/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing and Erin Castaneda
Public messaging system tested to KU
Lawrence Journal World, 3/14/2008

Chris Green
Bill's focus: cheaper college books
Hutchinson News, 3/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jeannine Koranda
House panel OKs aviation funds
Wichita Eagle, 3/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
KU project takes to road on Monday
Lawrence Journal World, 3/15/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Video leads to theft charges for principal
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/15/2008

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
Finding top-notch deans is vital to Kansas University
Lawrence Journal World, 3/15/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Is illegal immigration a cause of crowding?
Wichita Eagle, 3/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mark McCormick
Wichita owes kids 'yes' vote on bond
Wichita Eagle, 3/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kirk Seminoff
KU, K-State selections to Midwest Regional means fans will be heading north
Wichita Eagle, 3/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Preserving Potter [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 3/16/2008

Mike Belt
Teens warn of drinking risks
Lawrence Journal World, 3/16/2008

Eber Phelps
Early childhood education a smart investment
Hays Daily News, 3/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kathryn Waller
Powering up NBAF no problem
Manhattan Mercury, 3/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Joey Berlin
Obscenity amendment draws fire at forum
Emporia Gazette, 3/17/2008

George Diepenbrock
District makes case for raising taxes
Lawrence Journal World, 3/17/2008

Jeffrey Rake
NCAA tournament Wildcats get nod
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/17/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Bill puts Kansas leaders in a bind
Lawrence Journal World, 3/17/2008

Darcy Gray
Bill: Students in seats by 6
Hutchinson News, 3/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jason Gertzen
KU takes a rare approach to creating drugs
Kansas City Star, 3/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
A 'proud moment' at new Jabara campus
Wichita Eagle, 3/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jeffrey H. Richards
We need this law?
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/18/2008

Beccy Tanner
College seeks those who will think green
Wichita Eagle, 3/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jan Biles
Rebuilding Greensburg arts on the way
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/18/2008

Travis Perry
Shawnee Heights restores boundary
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/18/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Prefabricated units arrive in Greensburg
Lawrence Journal World, 3/18/2008

Special To The Times
Wilk appointed to KTEC
Leavenworth Times, 3/18/2008

Laura Bauer
School board's closed session challenged
Kansas City Star, 3/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Molly Hamm
College students leading the way to a greener future
Kansas City Star, 3/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Budget decisions for KU maintenance delayed
Lawrence Journal World, 3/19/2008

Michael Lane
Growing Emporia State [commentary]
Emporia Gazette, 3/19/2008

John Richard Schrock
Fig leaf education
Emporia Gazette, 3/19/2008

The Morning Sun
Commissioner meets with educators, students
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 3/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Biodefense site funds approved
Iola Register, 3/20/2008

Chris Green
Planned science academy in doubt
Hutchinson News, 3/20/2008 ]Newsbank article]

Karen Uhlenhuth
Annual review issued on preschools
Kansas City Star, 3/20/2008

Jim Sullinger
House education committee shelves proposed amendment
Kansas City Star, 3/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Principal and Captain
Wichita Eagle, 3/20/2008

Chris Green
FHSU science academy stalks
Garden City Telegram, 3/20/2008

State's pharmacist shortage may not wait
Wichita Eagle, 3/21/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Acclaimed science fiction novelist visited KU
Lawrence Journal World, 3/21/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
USD 501 examining math
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/21/2008

J-W Editorial

Payola plus [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 3/21/2008

From Staff Reports
Dodge City natives bequeath $1.25 million to K-State
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/21/2008

Phillip Brownlee
Flexible NCLB change not enough
Wichita Eagle, 3/22/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Grant to help KUMC, region
Lawrence Journal World, 3/22/2008

Karin Brownlee
An amendment to protect students from obscenity
Kansas City Star, 3/22/2008 [Newsbank article]

Capital-Journal Editorial Board
NCAA tournament money game [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/22/2008

Mike Hall
Washburn to use loan for improvements
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/22/2008

Over-tested
Hutchinson News, 3/23/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Paske
Gov. roots for both Kansas teams
Wichita Eagle, 3/23/2008 [Newsbank article]

Brent Maycock
Sebelius in a Kansas state of mind
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/23/2008

John Faber
Not on the verge of burning books
Hays Daily News, 3/23/2008

Deb Gruver
Butler weighs stadium's future
Wichita Eagle, 3/24/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Fine arts dean search goes back to square 1
Lawrence Journal World, 3/24/2008

Rhonda Holman
Real no denying school needs
Wichita Eagle, 3/24/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
Boundary changes may soon be needed
Lawrence Journal World, 3/24/2008

Travis Perry
New school still looking for new name
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/25/2008

Jeannine Koranda
Resolution pushes for dyslexia testing
Wichita Eagle, 3/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Roy Wenzl and Suzanne Tobias
Time is ticking
Wichita Eagle, 3/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
They did the math, and KU wins
Lawrence Journal World, 3/25/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Auburn-Washburn expansion district children offer names for new school
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/25/2008

Darcy Gray
Former principal charged with theft
Hutchinson News, 3/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Good decision [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 3/25/2008

Mara Rose Williams
The 'Flutie Effect': Sweet music for MU and KU?
Kansas City Star, 3/26/2008

Finn Bullers and Andy Hyland
First lady makes an impression
Kansas City Star, 3/26/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
District listens to student concerns
Wichita Eagle, 3/26/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Hospital faces $30M in cuts
Lawrence Journal World, 3/26/2008

Blake West
NEA's focus is quality
Hutchinson News, 3/26/2008 [Newsbank article]

John LaPlante
Homeschooling in California and the Good Society in Kansas
Kansas City Kansan, 3/26/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Kaw Area Technical School Kats, Washburn steadily merging
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/27/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Teen denies harassment claim
Wichita Eagle, 3/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Lawmakers want state championships played at universities
Lawrence Journal World, 3/27/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU names interim Fine Arts dean
Lawrence Journal World, 3/27/2008

Mark Fagan
Accounting students demonstrate prowess
Lawrence Journal World, 3/27/2008

Sad stats [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 3/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Clara Kilbourn
No small science project
Hutchinson News, 3/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
House rejects bid to bring obscenity bill up for debate
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/27/2008

Eric Swanson
Official: Kansas should rethink its approach to technical education
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/27/2008

Ashley Nietfeld
Regents to loan DCCC $850,000
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/27/2008

Dawn Bromann
No argument here: Debaters are a dynasty
Kansas City Star, 3/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Robert A. Cronkleton
Substitute teacher charged
Kansas City Star, 3/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Erin Castaneda
University women recognized for achievements
Lawrence Journal World, 3/28/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU grad programs climb in rankings
Lawrence Journal World, 3/28/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Female Manhattan teacher charged in student sex case
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/28/2008

Chad Lawhorn
City, KU review 2 bus proposals
Lawrence Journal World, 3/28/2008

Jason Watkins
Special interests won, but Kansans lost
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/28/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Topeka USD 501 progress adding up
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/29/2008

George Diepenbrock
Students honored by mayor
Lawrence Journal World, 3/29/2008

All against football bill, stand up and holler
Wichita Eagle, 3/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Darcy Gray
Teacher shortage nearing crisis stage
Hutchinson News, 3/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Governor signs bill for biodefense bonds
Iola Register, 3/29/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Parents and children all learn from program
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/30/2008

Michael Pearce
Old-school fishing
Wichita Eagle, 3/30/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
District raises at stake in LOB election
Lawrence Journal World, 3/30/2008

J-W Editorial
Tax question [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 3/30/2008

Ralph Ostmeyer
Consolidation bill could benefit small districts
Hays Daily News, 3/30/2008 [Newsbank article]

Bill Felber
KSU lining up NBAF 'partners'
Manhattan Mercury, 3/30/2008 [Newsbank article]

Ashur Fusco
Final four fanatics
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/31/2008 [Newsbank article]

KU's regional win sets up a match with Roy Williams finally, self respect
Kansas City Star, 3/31/2008

Christien Metz
Education key to reducing STIs
Lawrence Journal World, 3/31/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Pharmacy school expansion may be Rx for economy
Lawrence Journal World, 3/31/2008

John Milburn
House OKs increase in school funds
Wichita Eagle, 4/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Prior bond issue generated millions a year for the area
Wichita Eagle, 4/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mark Fagan
Taking two sides
Lawrence Journal World, 4/1/2008

Free State opening draws 14 applicants
Lawrence Journal World, 4/1/2008

Andrew Hartsock
After five years, Williams, KU meet
Lawrence Journal World, 4/1/2008

Capital-Journal
The truth about getting into college
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/1/2008

John Milburn
House advances school finance legislation
Salina Journal, 4/1/2008

John Milburn
House advances $37.2M school finance bill
Junction City Daily Union, 4/1/2008

House oks $37.2M boost in school funds
Lawrence Journal World, 4/2/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Other schools adopt KU mascot
Lawrence Journal World, 4/2/2008

George Diepenbrock
Tax vote too close to call
Lawrence Journal World, 4/2/2008

Darcy Gray
One school bond passes, the other fails
Hutchinson News, 4/2/2008 [Newsbank article]

Carol Ballantyne
The rising cost and value of college tuition
Garden City Telegram, 4/2/2008

Ann Marie Bush
Manhattan teacher's contract to be terminated
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/3/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Anti-bond group launches campaign
Wichita Eagle, 4/3/2008 [Newsbank article]

J-W Editorial

Ballot message [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 4/3/2008

Karrey Britt
Haskell president reflects on first year
Lawrence Journal World, 4/3/2008

Dave Seaton
Athletic, academic success closely related, KU chancellor says
Winfield Daily Courier, 4/3/2008

Foss Farrar
Abrams will seek another term on state BOE
Winfield Daily Courier, 4/3/2008

Jonathan Kealing
From Topeka to DC, anticipation grows
Lawrence Journal World, 4/4/2008

Ann Marie Bush
USD 501 oks WU, KATS agreements
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/4/2008

Capital-Journal Editorial Board
High school football fair call [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/4/2008

Fred Mann
Final four worth a million to KU
Wichita Eagle, 4/4/2008 [Newsbank article]

Crowson's view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 4/4/2008

Bill Reiter
Teaching players life's lessons
Kansas City Star, 4/4/2008

Classroom crisis [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 4/4/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias and Roy Wenzl
School bond backers want to delay vote
Wichita Eagle, 4/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
Provisional ballots confirm passage of local option budget
Lawrence Journal World, 4/5/2008

Staff Reports
Krause named KSU AD
Manhattan Mercury, 4/5/2008

Rhonda Holman
Timing Nov. 4 better for bond
Wichita Eagle, 4/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

Up and down
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/5/2008

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
KU basketball fans should thank both Self and Williams
Lawrence Journal World, 4/5/2008

Darcy Gray
Hutchinson college program teaches safety for miners
Lawrence Journal World, 4/6/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Academic earmarks called sound funding
Lawrence Journal World, 4/7/2008

Roy Wenzl
Wins help KU fundraisers rake it in
Wichita Eagle, 4/7/2008 [Newsbank article]

Ann Marie Bush
Shawnee Heights benefits from Web site
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/7/2008

Tom Bell
Time for new look at education [editorial]
Salina Journal, 4/7/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Board delays bond election
Wichita Eagle, 4/8/2008 [Newsbank article]

Anne Osborne
Schools building new entrances for security
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/8/2008

John R. Schrock
Assessment an impediment to teaching
Manhattan Mercury, 4/8/2008

Angela Deines
USD 450 approves amended budget
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/8/2008

Crowson's view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 4/8/2008

You gotta believe [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 4/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

'08 Jayhawks triumph in memorable comeback
Kansas City Star, 4/9/2008

Tim Hrenchir
KU hasn't decided on parade for Hawks
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Capital-Journal Editorial Board
National champs unforgettable [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/9/2008

Rhonda Holman
NO. 1 Self's Jayhawks left no doubt
Wichita Eagle, 4/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

J-W Editorials
Crowd control
Lawrence Journal World, 4/9/2008

J-W Editorials
Jayhawk heart [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 4/9/2008

Dean Hollenbeck
The weekly chat
Emporia Gazette, 4/9/2008

Emily Behlmann
Charter school grant approved
Garden City Telegram, 4/9/2008

Emily Behlmann
Expansion, remodeling plans move forward
Garden City Telegram, 4/9/2008

Andi Atwater
Bioscience-authority funds to aid medical implant research
Wichita Eagle, 4/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Dawn Bormann
Under budget means a tax break
Kansas City Star, 4/10/2008

Paul Suellentrop
Familiar Wichita State face new A. D.
Wichita Eagle, 4/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Kathleen Sebelius
Success for all children: From pre-school to graduate school
Chanute Tribune, 4/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Fort Hays academy's future is in House's hands
Hutchinson News, 4/11/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Board to name interim school chief
Wichita Eagle, 4/11/2008 [Newsbank article]

Crowson's view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 4/11/2008

Tom Keegan
Self's decision to stay easy
Lawrence Journal World, 4/11/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Budig receives honor
Lawrence Journal World, 4/12/2008

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
Any KU fine arts restructuring should build on success
Lawrence Journal World, 4/12/2008

Associated Press
Sebelius signs bill to bar cyberbullies
Wichita Eagle, 4/12/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Expert: School hiring pool is tight
Wichita Eagle, 4/12/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Father seeks compensation
Kansas City Star, 4/12/2008

Nancy Pistorius
A love affair with the Kansas Jayhawks
Lawrence Journal World, 4/13/2008

Associated Press
Bill prohibits cyberbulling
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/13/2008

Martin C. Libhart
Expect, weigh facts on school bond issue
Wichita Eagle, 4/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Dave Colburn
Get involved in district's budget process
Manhattan Mercury, 4/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Darcy Gray
Navigating the licensure path
Hutchinson News, 4/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Darcy Gray
Hutch high program aims to help fill shortage by courting future teachers
Hutchinson News, 4/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Sports body adopts language banning discrimination against refs
Lawrence Journal World, 4/14/2008

Scott Rothschild
Lawmakers allot $50M to boost pharmacy school
Lawrence Journal World, 4/14/2008

The Capital-Journal
Honoring the National Champions Jayhawks rock
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/14/2008

Nikki Patrick
Music dept. celebrates centennial
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 4/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jason Gertzen
Bioscience group invests in expert
Kansas City Star, 4/15/2008

Jon Wefald
K-State president sends congratulations to KU
Lawrence Journal World, 4/15/2008

Erin Castaneda
KU senior class leaves indelible gift
Lawrence Journal World, 4/15/2008

Angela Deines
Seaman to buy air purification system
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/15/2008

Michael Hooper
Businesses capitalize on Jayhawks' success
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/15/2008

Sophia Maines
Crime reports falling at KU
Lawrence Journal World, 4/15/2008

Tim Hrenchir
Shooting forces lockdown
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/15/2008

J-W Editorials
Pharmacy support [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 4/15/2008

Joey Berlin
Tech college to offer multimedia program
Garden City Telegram, 4/15/2008

Mike Hall
Strike no match for Forbes
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/16/2008

Mike Hall
One year later safety in the aftermath
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/16/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Teachers' class action
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/16/2008

Rhonda Holman
Trusted Libhart is a fine choice for interim
Wichita Eagle, 4/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Classrooms are calling
Wichita Eagle, 4/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

J-W Editorials
Short but sweet [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 4/16/208

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Libhart salary is $53,000 more in interim post
Wichita Eagle, 4/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jason Gertzen
KU boosts efforts to get discoveries to marketplace
Kansas City Star, 4/16/2008

Walter Dodds
There's more to KSU salary issue than is evident in numbers alone [letters to the editor]
Manhattan Mercury, 4/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Bobbi Mlynar
Emporia's board of education gropes way toward budget in a year of confusion
Emporia Gazette, 4/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mark Scott
Legislators: higher ed cash likely safe
Manhattan Mercury, 4/17/2008

Bobbi Mlynar
Project at Melvern tests 'Kansas Corps' concept
Emporia Gazette, 4/17/2008

Richard Shank
The student joins the teacher in the Legislature
Hutchinson News, 4/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Regents OK school's transition to tech college
Hutchinson News, 4/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Joe Stumpe
Some schools forced to raise price of lunches
Wichita Eagle, 4/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

J-W Editorials

Good policy [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 4/17/2008

Christina M. Woods
A harrowing reminder
Wichita Eagle, 4/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Regents vote to ban weapons on campus
Lawrence Journal World, 4/18/2008

Tim Hrenchir
Regents talk campus security
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/18/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Early childhood the focus
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/18/2008

Band-Aid steps [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 4/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Sarah Kessinger
Project will let students blaze trails
Hutchinson News, 4/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Regents toughen campus security
Hutchinson News, 4/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mara Rose Williams
Regents call for weapons-free policy
Kansas City Star, 4/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Restructuring shuffles half of schools' teachers
Wichita Eagle, 4/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jeannine Koranda
Regents adopt weapons ban on campuses
Wichita Eagle, 4/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Regents consider campus security
Junction City Daily Union, 4/18/2008

Flint Hills Technical College
Machine tool program buys new equipment
Emporia Gazette, 4/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jon Ruhlen
Garden City teacher suspected of showing boys porn
Hutchinson News, 4/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Erin Castaneda
KU planner honored for influence
Lawrence Journal World, 4/19/2008

Jonathan Kealing
KU group wants you to help monitor environment
Lawrence Journal World, 4/19/2008

Steve Fry
'Empty holster' coming to WU
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/19/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Divide colors school board
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Benita Y. Williams
College's officers to carry handguns
Kansas City Star, 4/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Teacher shortage hitting Kansas
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/20/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
She's loud, clear
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Julie K. Buzbee
WU has taste for science
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/20/2008

Steve Rosen
Making students financially smart
Kansas City Star, 4/20/2008

Staff and Wire Reports
Regents OK weapons ban
Manhattan Mercury, 4/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Darcy Gray
Kansas teacher shortage counted in thousands
Junction City Daily Union, 4/20/2008

Student volunteerism
Hutchinson News, 4/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

George Diepenbrock
Students say there's lots to do without alcohol
Lawrence Journal World, 4/21/2008

Scott Rothschild
Legislature's budget decisions may influence tuition change
Lawrence Journal World, 4/21/2008

George Diepenbrock
Lawrence schools teachers' retirement benefits may change
Lawrence Journal World, 4/21/2008

Sophia Maines
Senior searches for elusive birds Jayhawks harder to find years after parade
Lawrence Journal World, 4/22/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Students protest concealed carry ban
Lawrence Journal World, 4/22/2008

Mara Rose Williams
Kansas tops again---in debating
Kansas City Star, 4/22/2008

George Diepenbrock
New FSHS principal chosen
Lawrence Journal World, 4/22/2008

J-W Editorials
Retirement plans
Lawrence Journal World, 4/22/2008

Stephanie Farley
Next step, school board
Garden City Telegram, 4/22/2008

David Clouston
Chancellor of champions
Salina Journal, 4/22/2008

Taylor Atkins
SADD 'Help the cause'
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/23/2008

J-W Editorials
Tuition line [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 4/23/2008

Brandon Worf
FHSU addsd agriculture, childhood ed programs
Hays Daily News, 4/23/2008

Michael Strand
Winter: Tech school on right track
Salina Journal, 4/23/2008 [Newsbank article]

John Richard Schrock
A barrier to teaching we can do without
Olathe Daily News, 4/23/2008

Jonathan Kealing
6 percent tuition increase advised
Lawrence Journal World, 4/24/2008

Suzanne Perez Tobias
Student paper in dispute at WSU
Wichita Eagle, 4/24/2008 [Newsbank article]

Boosting early-childhood education
Kansas City Star, 4/24/2008 [Newsbank article]

J-W Editorials
A stalwart [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 4/24/2008

Steve Fry
Students armed with words in guns-on-campus protest
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/24/2008

Staff Reports
Kansas oks compact for military children
Manhattan Mercury, 4/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Tim Unruh
Pawnee village chosen for site of field school
Salina Journal, 4/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell
Educational opportunities for military children
Leavenworth Times, 4/25/2008

Associated Press
Kansas to have new deputy education commissioner
Hutchinson News, 4/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Educator heads back to state job
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/25/2008

Associated Press
Gov. signs bill allowing state help for Cessna
Emporia Gazette, 4/26/2008

Kevin Flaherty
Regent speaks about background
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 4/26/2008 [Newsbank article]

Erin Castaneda
KU opens new multicultural center
Lawrence Journal World, 4/26/2008

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
KU needs to do better job of capitalizing on sports success
Lawrence Journal World, 4/26/2008

Special to the Daily Union
Ceremony highlights education compact
Junction City Daily Union, 4/27/2008

Brandon Worf
FHSU planning for 20,000 students
Hays Daily News, 4/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Alexander Parker
Springtime tour shows off blooming flora on KU campus
Lawrence Journal World, 4/27/2008

Karen Uhlenhuth
New center offers hope for dealing with autism
Kansas City Star, 4/27/2008

Andi Atwater
Fewer Kansas med students choose primary care
Wichita Eagle, 4/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

Darcy Gray
Online school's growth raises quality concerns
Hutchinson News, 4/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jessica Self
Online programs a growing trend
Salina Journal, 4/28/2008

Jessica Self
Online degree programs growing
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 4/28/2008

Associated Press
KU Center for autism research opens
Junction City Daily Union, 4/28/2008

Amy Bickel
Guide aims to open eyes to state's resources
Hutchinson News, 4/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
Building a better worker
Lawrence Journal World, 4/28/2008

Ann Marie Bush
Education watch 'end of an era'
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/28/2008

George Diepenbrock
School board refocuses attention on budget requests
Lawrence Journal World, 4/28/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Policy overhaul designed to lessen influence of drug industry on campus
Lawrence Journal World, 4/29/2008

George Diepenbrock
School board wants to hear more about $5.3M in budget requests
Lawrence Journal World, 4/29/2008

Jim Sullinger
Kansas leads push to expand per-K education
Kansas City Star, 4/30/2008

Eyeing online studies
Hutchinson News, 4/30/2008 [Newsbank article]

A class all their own [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 4/30/2008 [Newsbank article]

Schools face clipboard army
Kansas City Star, 4/30/2008

Janice Foster
Color isn't an issue
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/30/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Jayhawks in Greensburg featured on 'Early Show'
Lawrence Journal World, 5/1/2008

Dawn Bormann
Donors aid children's campus
Kansas City Star, 5/1/2008

Associated Press
Chief justice: Constitution is a contract
Wichita Eagle, 5/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

Tim Carpenter
Technology, Internet will give justice pause
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/1/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
CJHS principal taking job at district level
Lawrence Journal World, 5/1/2008

Bobbi Mlynar
State buffers school budget for Emporia
Emporia Gazette, 5/1/2008

Kathleen Sebelius
Success for all children
Leavenworth Times, 5/1/2008

Erin Castaneda
KU Army ROTC cadets train with Blackhawk helicopters
Lawrence Journal World, 5/2/2008

Associated Press
Audit questions teacher training
Garden City Telegram, 5/2/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
More USD 501 schools could accept ELL students
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/2/2008

Jim Sullinger
Preschool funding plan advances
Kansas City Star, 5/2/2008

Elk City participates in geoaching program
Chanute Tribune, 5/2/2008 [Newsbank article]

Scott Rothschild
Higher education funding off the table
Lawrence Journal World, 5/3/2008

J-W Staff Report
Politicians celebrate KU wins
Lawrence Journal World, 5/3/2008

Dolph C. Simons, Jr
One individual with a powerful vision can inspire many
Lawrence Journal World, 5/3/2008

Tim Cunningham
Tri-Valley offers 'direct support' classes
Chanute Tribune, 5/3/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
KU marks results of research drive
Lawrence Journal World, 5/4/2008

Associated Press
Speaker: Gov. wooed lawmakers with hoops
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 5/4/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
501's Horton not apologizing
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/5/2008

Michael Strand
SATS progresses toward becoming a college
Salina Journal, 5/5/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mike Hall
WU to give 3 honorary doctorates
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/6/2008

Travis Perry
USD 437 board: District won't be bound by transfer requests
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/6/2008

Dion Lefler
Schoolkids miss dome tour, meet governor
Wichita Eagle, 5/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Bob Weeks
Maybe district should rethink bond question
Wichita Eagle, 5/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Phyllis Jacobs Griekspoor
WSU gets $8.5 million
Wichita Eagle, 5/6/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jonathan Kealing
The $6,400 question: Should KU Athletics be reimbursed?
Lawrence Journal World, 5/7/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Sports facility upgrades expanded
Lawrence Journal World, 5/8/2008

Karrey Britt
Haskell education a family affair
Lawrence Journal World, 5/8/2008

Jonathan Kealing
DLI likely won't pay $6,400 bill
Lawrence Journal World, 5/8/2008

J-W Editorials
Passing the buck [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 5/8/2008

Finn Bullers
Research triangle debated for county
Kansas City Star, 5/9/2008

George Diepenbrock
Stadiums, new turf on drawing board
Hutchinson News, 5/9/2008

Scott Rothschild
Budget includes bonds for pharmacy school
Lawrence Journal World, 5/9/2008

In need of a little punch [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 5/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Bruce Symes
Colleges finances squeezed
Iola Register, 5/9/2008

Kathleen Sebelius
Graduation Day
Chanute Tribune, 5/9/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jack Wempe
Focus on vo-tech a plus for state, nation
Hutchinson News, 5/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Financial savvy goes back to kindergarten
Hutchinson News, 5/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

John Green
Seward Co. college food service fined
Hutchinson News, 5/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Darcy Gray
District's teachers, staff will see green
Hutchinson News, 5/10/2008 [Newsbank article]

Erick R. Schmidt
Commission OKs education triangle for ballot
Olathe Daily News, 5/10/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Regents to review planned tuition increases
Lawrence Journal World, 5/11/2008

Chris Green
Kids learn about managing money
Salina Journal, 5/11/2008

Lauren Epps, Bill Felber and Ned Seaton
Wefald to retire
Manhattan Mercury, 5/12/2008 [Newsbank article]

Special to The Daily Union
Wefald announces retirement plans
Junction City Daily Union, 5/12/2008

John Milburn
K-State's Wefald announces retirement
Hutchinson News, 5/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

The News Staff
Teacher charged in porn case
Hutchinson News, 5/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

John Milburn
KSU President Wefald to retire
Lawrence Journal World, 5/13/2008

J-W Editorials
Going out on top [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 5/13/2008

George Diepenbrock
Self may give assist to sports facility
Lawrence Journal World, 5/13/2008

Jeffrey Martin
KSU's Wefald to retire at 2008-09 year's end
Wichita Eagle, 5/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mara Rose Williams
K-State's president will retire next year
Kansas City Star, 5/13/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
K-State leader retiring in '09
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/13/2008

Taylor Atkins
Looking forward
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/13/2008

Joey Berlin
Tech college wants to train dispatchers
Emporia Gazette, 5/13/2008

Lauren Epps
'We rolled up our sleeves'
Manhattan Mercury, 5/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Wefald has been KSU's champion
Manhattan Mercury, 5/13/2008 [Newsbank article]

Michael Strand
K-State president to retire in 2009
Salina Journal, 5/13/2008

J-W Editorials
Enticing plan [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 5/14/2008

George Diepenbrock
Field work ahead
Lawrence Journal World, 5/14/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Change in pact to ease potential affiliations
Lawrence Journal World, 5/14/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Strategic plan charts course to 2015
Lawrence Journal World, 5/14/2008

James Carlson
Students' financial literacy examined
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/14/2008

Peg Williams
Washburn University environmental art
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/14/2008

Katrina Segers
Initiatives focus on nutritional education
Johnson County Sun, 5/14/2008

Cynthia Menzel
Bullying articles needed
Hutchinson News, 5/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Ed board ponders concerns on students' financial literacy
Hutchinson News, 5/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Bill before gov would help fund academy
Hutchinson News, 5/14/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jack Weinstein
City leaders embrace K-State campus leader
Olathe Daily News, 5/14/2008

School windfall [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 5/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Wefald brought progress to K-State
Kansas City Star, 5/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mara Rose Williams
Regents act against weapons
Kansas City Star, 5/15/2008 [Newsbank article]

Sophia Maines
Student lands dream job before graduation
Lawrence Journal World, 5/15/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Regents OK new measures for safety
Lawrence Journal World, 5/15/2008

Board discusses financial literacy
Garden City Telegram, 5/15/2008

Kaley Lyon
FHSU wants to swap bison for soccer balls
Salina Journal, 5/15/2008

Emerson Lynn, Jr
Wefald to hand off K-State reins, but will stick around [editorial]
Iola Register, 5/15/2008

Jonathan Kealing
Proposed tuition increases revealed
Lawrence Journal World, 5/16/2008

Scott Rothschild
KU gets $10M research grant
Lawrence Journal World, 5/16/2008

Jeannine Koranda
WSU tuition expected to rise 5 to 6%
Wichita Eagle, 5/16/2008

Julius A. Karash
KU Hospital plans ER expansion for better patient care
Kansas City Star, 5/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Staff and Wire Reports
Hikes in tuition frustrate regents
Kansas City Star, 5/16/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Cost of college likely to rise again
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/16/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Report incenses USD 501 board member
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/16/2008

Capital-Journal Editorial Board

Teacher appreciation day driving success [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/16/2008

Chris Green
Planned rise in tuition is lower, but still high
Hutchinson News, 5/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Associated Press
Regents favor background checks on university employees
Hutchinson News, 5/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Search for Wefald's replacement begins
Salina Journal, 5/16/2008

John Hanna
Colleges ask for tuition raise
Salina Journal, 5/16/2008

Michael Strand
K-State at Salina increases will be little or none
Salina Journal, 5/16/2008

Lauren Epps
K-State proposes tuition increase for upperclassmen
Manhattan Mercury, 5/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

Lauren Epps
Galle to lead new president search
Manhattan Mercury, 5/16/2008 [Newsbank article]

John Hanna
Universities seek to raise tuition up to 8.7 percent
Junction City Daily Union, 5/16/2008

Tully Corcoran
KU: Penalty wouldn't add up
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/17/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Mishap costs Washburn $500,000
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Ruling has no effect on 501
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/17/2008

John Montgomery
Online education is different, maybe even better
Hutchinson News, 5/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Problem beyond education
Hutchinson News, 5/17/2008 [Newsbank article]

Ben Wearing
Wefald tackled problem [editorial]
Salina Journal, 5/17/2008

Our View
Money matters
Garden City Telegram, 5/17/2008

Capital-Journal Editorial Board
Washburn University looking ahead [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/18/2008

Out of reach [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 5/18/2008

J-W Editorials
Regents' policies overdue
Hutchinson News, 5/18/2008 [Newsbank articles]

Darcy Gray
Products bearing Salthawk may not all benefit schools
Hutchinson News, 5/18/2008

Duane Schrag
Virtual schools offer flexibility
Salina Journal, 5/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

The Morning Sun
Student to attend Governor's Scholars Award Program
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 5/18/2008 [Newsbank article]

Gary Demuth
Ron Thornburgh encourages Salina Central graduates
Salina Journal, 5/19/2008 [Newsbank article]

Joey Berlin
Kenyon Hall awaits state tax credits
Emporia Gazette, 5/19/2008

Governor declares Kansas Private College Week; schools to host visits
Winfield Daily Courier, 5/19/2008

Christina M. Woods
Families sue St. Anne over 'English only'
Wichita Eagle, 5/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Kansan to run for state board seat
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/20/2008

Michael Hooper
Washburn women's alliance future funding
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/20/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jeannine Koranda
Rupe to leave state BOE after eight years
Wichita Eagle, 5/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jeannine Koranda
Ex-regent to lead K-State president search
Wichita Eagle, 5/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Mara Rose Williams
Students would power Kansas Corps plan
Kansas City Star, 5/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Big job [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

John LaPlante
Disruptive changes will invigorate education
Kansas City Kansan, 5/21/2008

Darcy Gray
The winds of change come
Hutchinson News, 5/21/2008 [Newsbank article]

Emily Behlmann
Trustees choose construction manager
Garden City Telegram, 5/21/2008

Bob Sigman
Denied equity once again
Johnson County Sun, 5/21/2008

Wefald legacy runs deep [editorial]
Johnson County Sun, 5/21/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
For Sumner, bell hasn't tolled
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/22/2008

Phil Anderson
Vandals strike; reward offered
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/22/2008

Scott Rothschild
Wheat State tour helps KU connect with Kansas
Lawrence Journal World, 5/22/2008

Best of Crowson's view [cartoon]
Wichita Eagle, 5/23/2008

Rhonda Holman
Too high? Don't price Kansans out of college
Wichita Eagle, 5/23/2008

Barbara Hollingsworth
Junior highs give way to middle school
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/23/2008

Shawnee County is all middle schools now. What does that mean for students, teachers?
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/23/2008

Darcy Gray
USD 308 near approval on teacher pay negotiations
Hutchinson News, 5/23/2008 [Newsbank article]

Barbara Hollingsworth
Deadline looming for proposed Sumner School project
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/24/2008

Duane Schrag
Are teachers getting a bigger piece of the pie?
Salina Journal, 5/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Lauren Epps
Galle: He'll get the job done
Manhattan Mercury, 5/25/2008 [Newsbank article]

Suzanne Perez Tobias
$1 million to get new teaching strategies
Wichita Eagle, 5/26/2008 [Newsbank article]

Phil Anderson
Youths aim to end violence
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/26/2008

Bill Wilson
Web site aims to aid businesses
Wichita Eagle, 5/27/2008 [Newsbank article]

John Hanna
Child crimes can result in lifetime ban on teaching
Hutchinson News, 5/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Jessica Tims-Seeliger
PSU building maintenance has been put off long enough [editorial]
Pittsburg Morning Sun, 5/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Patrick Lowry
Teaching standards [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 5/28/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chris Green
Tour will offer a glimpse of proposed academy
Hutchinson News, 5/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Editorial Board
Teaching ban [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 5/29/2008 [Newsbank article]

Chad Lawhorn
Business school fundraising to go 'full speed'
Lawrence Journal World, 5/30/2008

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