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Kansas governor signs school funding bill with $75 million boost for special education

Kansas governor signs school funding bill with $75 million boost for special education

Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation that allocates $6.6 billion to K-12 public schools, including $75 million in new money for special education.

'Coco graduated too:' Butler grad says school won't allow service dog in class photo

'Coco graduated too:' Butler grad says school won't allow service dog in class photo

Despite the support from fellow classmates and instructors, Trumpower says the decision came down to the Dean of the nursing program, who he says denied the request. 

USD 440 voters pass bond for improvements to schools

USD 440 voters pass bond for improvements to schools

Voters in Harvey County have passed a bond that will add additions and improvements to multiple USD 440 schools.

WSU offers career coaches to help struggling students find jobs

WSU offers career coaches to help struggling students find jobs

Wichita State University’s website says nearly 74% of WSU students are employed in Kansas within a year of graduating-but what about those students that are still struggling from last year’s graduating class?

Kansas looking to artificial intelligence to keep kids safe in school

Kansas looking to artificial intelligence to keep kids safe in school

Kansas schools are looking to bring in artificial intelligence gun detecting technology in the next school year as a way to catch a gun on school property before anything can happen and keep kids safe in schools.

KU students arrested at pro-Palestine rally

KU students arrested at pro-Palestine rally

Three University of Kansas students face trespassing charges after police arrested them at a pro-Palestine rally on campus.

72-year-old Newman University graduate switches tassel from right to left once again

72-year-old Newman University graduate switches tassel from right to left once again

Sitting with hundreds of kids a few decades his junior is Jeffrey “Jeff” Siegel at Newman University’s class of 2024 commencement ceremony.  

FAFSA delays causes frustration for Wichita East High School graduating seniors

FAFSA delays causes frustration for Wichita East High School graduating seniors

Incoming freshman, high school counselors, and college financial aid offices have been scrambling because of delays in Free Applications for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.

Threat made to Wichita's East High School

Threat made to Wichita's East High School

A threat to Wichita's East High School was reported to school staff and police.

Valley Center residents vote yes on $58.9 million dollar school bond initiative

Valley Center residents vote yes on $58.9 million dollar school bond initiative

Tuesday afternoon the Valley Center community center was busy as people walked in to vote on a school bond vote of $58.9 million dollars over the next 20 years. 

Kansas legislative debate DEI programs at public universities, colleges gets personal

Kansas legislative debate DEI programs at public universities, colleges gets personal

The drama of Kansas legislators working to disrupt diversity, equity and inclusion policies at public universities and colleges had been playing for more than a year.

Closings & Delays

Closings & Delays

The latest closings and delays in KAKEland.

Preserving history or preparing for the future: Legislature allocates funding to Kansas colleges

Preserving history or preparing for the future: Legislature allocates funding to Kansas colleges

A recently approved bill from the Kansas Legislature is causing confusion. It is leaving some to wonder will there be less money toward need-based scholarships and more toward outdated college buildings. 

Pro-Palestine protests continue at Kansas universities

Pro-Palestine protests continue at Kansas universities

Pro-Palestine protests have been happening on college campuses across the nation for days and the University of Kansas is no exception.

Kansas public schools to start open enrollment this fall

Kansas public schools to start open enrollment this fall

More than 450 students outside the Wichita School District could attend Wichita Public Schools next school year.

'Educate the State' partnership gives many secondary education majors discounted tuition

'Educate the State' partnership gives many secondary education majors discounted tuition

Five local schools created a public private partnership to alleviate the cost of schooling for those that will teach in the future. 

East High School prepares a backup prom location in case of severe weather

East High School prepares a backup prom location in case of severe weather

It's prom season for high school students. Parents almost always make to make sure their teenagers are safe but, also Saturday night, safe from severe weather. 

Derby airman helps students cross the street after girl gets hit by car

Derby airman helps students cross the street after girl gets hit by car

An airman from Derby is spending mornings and afternoons helping students stay safe in a crosswalk. Tuesday, a car hit a middle school student near James and Woodlawn. 

Derby airman helps students safely cross busy intersection after girl is hit by car

Derby airman helps students safely cross busy intersection after girl is hit by car

A Derby airman is stepping up to support his community by volunteering as a crossing guard at a busy intersection, just days after a student was struck and injured by a car at the same location. 

Legal expert weighs in on penalties students may face for allegedly killing a chicken

Legal expert weighs in on penalties students may face for allegedly killing a chicken

Legal expert weights in on animal cruelty charges for alleged incident at Valley Center High School

Valley Center High School baseball team under investigation for animal cruelty

Valley Center High School baseball team under investigation for animal cruelty

The Valley Center High School boys varsity baseball team is under investigation after allegations of animal cruelty involving a chicken.

Hundreds of local elementary school students given new shoes

Hundreds of local elementary school students given new shoes

Lots of local elementary school kids were surprised with brand new shoes Tuesday.

Police confirm chicken killed on Valley Center High School baseball field

Police confirm chicken killed on Valley Center High School baseball field

The Valley Center High School baseball season has been suspended after an allegation of animal cruelty.

Students from Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary celebrate Earth Day

Students from Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary celebrate Earth Day

Students from Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary School welcomed volunteers and people from the community for Monday’s Earth Day celebration.   

Beloit USD 273 school bond proposal fails to gain voter approval

Beloit USD 273 school bond proposal fails to gain voter approval

Beloit USD 273 district voters have decided the fate of a $20 million package of new construction and facility upgrades for the Mitchell County district.