Tuition Hikes Approved For Kansas' Largest Universities
The Kansas Board of Regents has approved tuition increases at public universities that will have some students paying nearly 9 percent more this fall.
The Kansas Board of Regents has approved tuition increases at public universities that will have some students paying nearly 9 percent more this fall.
Some public university students in Kansas would see tuition increase by almost 9 percent this fall under proposals being considered by the state Board of Regents.
A state Department of Education report shows that Kansas legislators have authorized school spending for the next two years that is more than $650 million below what is required by law.
Kansas education officials are turning to the state's attorney general for legal guidance about what rules and regulations are keeping school districts from being innovative.
Olathe residents gave overwhelming approval to a $244.8 million school bond issue that will be used for new schools and improved school security.
The Kansas state school board has approved new science standards for public schools that treat both evolution and climate change as key concepts to be taught from kindergarten through the 12th grade.
Fort Hays State University could be generating electricity from wind turbines in the next few weeks.
Superintendents from across Kansas plan to gather in Topeka to show support for the Common Core education standards.
