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From Kirksville to St. Louis, A.T. Still University is shaping the future of dentistry

A healthy smile can change more than someone’s appearance: It can restore confidence, make it easier to communicate, improve quality of life, and open doors that may have felt closed for years. At A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH), those possibilities are at the...

St. Louis, MO · 16h
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Trenton High School musicians selected for all-district band

Trenton High School students selected for the All-District Concert Band include Ethan Shell, who earned first chair on tuba. Shell is also eligible to audition for a position in the All-State Band. Three Trenton clarinetists were selected for the All-District Concert Band. Serena Birkhead earned 16th chair, Abby Miller received...

Trenton, MO · 1d
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Boundary meetings begin for Olathe families impacted by school closures

Olathe School District begins boundary meetings as it moves forward with closing six schools, five of them in southeast Olathe.

Olathe, KS · 13h

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Blue Valley Schools Ban E-Bikes and Scooters After Wheelie Stunts, Broken Elbow

Blue Valley elementary and middle school students will no longer be allowed to ride or bring electric bikes or scooters onto campus starting January 1, while traditional, non-motorized bikes and scooters will still be allowed. The district says it tried teaching kids to ride safely first, but the problems never went away.

Overland Park, KS · 1d
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Blue Valley parents, students speak out on proposed program cuts

The Blue Valley School District is facing a $17 million budget gap for next school year, which means the district has to make tough decisions.

Overland Park, KS · 1d

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5 Johnson County districts oppose letting parents opt kids out of school tech devices

For teachers, allowing parents to opt their students out of school-issued technology, like iPads and laptops, means hours spent creating a separate curriculum. It means creating possible disparities in what children learn, educators say, and giving less attention to students and more attention to administrative tasks. Still, allowing parents to...

Johnson County, KS · 1d

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Kansas Board of Education replacing five of its members after November general election

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Four new Republicans and one new Democrat will be joining the Kansas Board of Education in 2027, and they’re sharing more about their goals for K-12 Monday. Kansas voters cast their ballots during the 2026 general election on Nov. 3. On the ballot were races such as the governor’s seat, an open […]

Kansas · 1d

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‘We will continue to live for J’La’: Community honors Highland Park High School student

Family, friends and community members gathered Sunday evening to remember 17-year-old J’Lanette Harrison during a celebration of life at Highland Park High School.

Topeka, KS · 1d

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THS Teachers Demonstrate Dissatisfaction by Staging “Lunch-In”

Roughly 30 Topeka High teachers gathered for a sit-in “demonstration” during lunch on Friday, Nov. 6. The sit-in—referred to as a “lunch-in” by attendees—was staged for teachers to display their dissatisfaction with the 501 district’s failure to reach a contract agreement with NEA-Topeka concerning pay with regard to inflation.

Topeka, KS · 2d

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KU gives millions to student-athletes, but their salaries remain secret — unlike other employees

A previous version of this report misidentified the KU student-athlete in the lead image. The student-athlete's name is Yasin Willis. The University of Kansas has a $20.5 million secret. That is how much KU is paying its student-athletes, and the university is going to great lengths to hide the details...

Lawrence, KS · 1d

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‘I feel like I’m stranded’ — KC university’s paperwork error leaves international students scrambling

Until a few months ago, everything was going as planned for Kwesi. He only had one more semester in his master’s program in kinesiology at Avila University in Kansas City and was working as a rehabilitation technician at a clinic in Overland Park. Alongside physical and occupational therapists, Kwesi,...

Overland Park, KS · 1d

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Highland Park High School honors veteran staff members

TOPEKA (KSNT) – With Veterans Day on Wednesday, schools across Topeka are honoring those who have served in the military, hosting their own appreciation ceremonies. Hundreds of Highland Park High School students from all grade levels gathered to thank and honor veterans for their service on Monday, Nov. 9. Cadet Colonel Angela McCracken told 27 […]

Topeka, KS · 23h

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Lawrence school board members express optimism for public education in wake of election

Lawrence school board members on Monday voiced some optimism for the future of public schools and gratitude for Kansas voters following last week’s election. During their 2027 session, Kansas legislators will evaluate the public school finance formula. In addition, state law requires that the state reimburse 92% of the...

Lawrence, KS · 1d

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Blue Valley moving to ban e-scooters on elementary, middle school campuses

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The Blue Valley School District plans to ban e-scooters and other motorized rides on campuses for elementary and middle school students, according to the district’s chief communications officer. The officer said the report going to the school board Monday includes an administrative recommendation. Board...

Overland Park, KS · 1d

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Over 40 high school teams compete at Washburn Rural for annual cheer competition

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Athletes from across Kansas competed on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Washburn Rural for the annual high school cheer competition. More than 40 high school teams from across the state competed. How teams were judged. Cheer squads were judged on how they rallied the crowd and on...

Topeka, KS · 3d

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9 minutes of panic — Gardner Edgerton district apologizes for lockdown alert that sparked intruder fears at high school

Nine minutes — that’s how long Gardner Edgerton High School students and staff spent fearing for their safety Wednesday morning. A lockdown was initiated that morning in response to a medical emergency, though the cause was initially believed by many students, staff and parents to be an intruder. It took nine minutes to confirm a student was having a medical emergency and for district officials to check the building and announce that there was no intruder.

Gardner, KS · 4d

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Gardner Edgerton superintendent apologizes after medical emergency triggers false intruder lockdown at high school

GARDNER, Kan. (KCTV) - School district leaders in Johnson County are apologizing to families after a medical emergency inside Gardner Edgerton High School accidentally triggered a building-wide intruder lockdown, leaving students and staff fearing for their lives. In a letter sent to the school community Thursday, USD 231 Superintendent Dr....

Johnson County, KS · 5d

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Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week | Washington WR CamRon Fields leads Wildcats to first playoff win

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The KSHB 41 Sports team wants to hear from you. Send Matt your story idea. When the pressure was at its highest, the Washington High School football team knew where to turn: CamRon Fields. Down by one point with just 22 seconds remaining against Blue...

Kansas City, KS · 5d

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Grassroots surge and school funding concerns flip Missouri Senate District 8 after two decades of GOP control

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Voters and organizers in Missouri Senate District 8 described frustration, grassroots organizing, and concern about public education in conversations with KCTV5 after Democrat Keri Ingle won a seat that had not been held by a Democrat in two decades. Missouri Senate District 8 covers parts...

Missouri · 5d

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Blue Valley teachers awarded $438K in surprise grants amid looming budget cuts

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Teachers across the Blue Valley School District received surprise classroom grants Thursday from the Blue Valley Educational Foundation, which handed out more than $438,000 as the district plans millions more in budget cuts. The foundation held a pep rally at the district office in Overland...

Overland Park, KS · 5d