Schools

Families brace for changes to pandemic-era free school meals

The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.

Wichita Public Schools lowering North High smokestack

Kansas schools are poised to ditch class hours for real-world training as graduation requirements

Kansas Board of Regents approve flat tuition at all state universities

The Kansas Board of Regents have approved flat tuition at the six state universities today.

Suspect in custody after mass shooting threat prompts schools to cancel summer classes

A suspect who allegedly made a mass shooting threat that prompted the cancellation of summer school events in a number of Missouri school districts Wednesday is in custody, police said.

Kansas City school officially making the switch to year-round model

A charter school in Kansas City has now moved to a year-round model to help make up for COVID-19 learning loss.

Test taking tips for students gearing up to take ACT

While being out of the classroom during a lot of the pandemic has made the ACT harder for some, there are things students can do to help get them the highest score possible.

WSU associate professor Dan Close has died

Wichita State University associate professor of communication, Dan Close, passed away Saturday, May 28th. He was 63 years old.

Drivers need to be mindful of school kids

With the start of a new school year, things are busy on the road. Students and drivers need to be mindful of each other to make sure everyone is safe.