Education / KU

Weather could affect KU graduation on Sunday

By 6News Staff on May 17, 2013

The university-wide graduation ceremony for students at the University of Kansas is set for Sunday morning at 10:30.


KU research helps disabled kids transition into adulthood

By Lisa D'Souza on May 15, 2013

Helping students with disabilities transition into adulthood, is a task some KU researchers hope to make easier on teachers.

KU stand-up comedy class takes final in Lawrence bar

By Ann Wilson on May 15, 2013

With finals week in full swing for KU students, you can expect to see students out celebrating the end of the year, but one class has a unique final that takes place in a bar. Instead of your average test, some theater students had to tackle the art of stand-up comedy.

KU announces details for 141st Commencement

By 6News Staff on May 15, 2013

KU announces details for Sunday's commencement.

Kansas education board member criticized for racial comment

By The Associated Press on May 14, 2013

Several black leaders in Topeka say a Kansas State Board of Education member's use of a racial slur during a meeting last month was unnecessary and inappropriate.

Kansas board to seek Attorney General's opinion on innovative education law

By The Associated Press on May 14, 2013

Kansas education commissioner Diane DeBacker says the department will seek an attorney general's opinion on implementing a new law that would allow school districts to be named innovative districts.

Kansas Common Core critics voice concerns

By The Associated Press on May 14, 2013

Critics of the Kansas Board of Education's decision to adopt national standards for math and reading urged the board to reconsider its decision to join the education program.

KU students, Lawrence police prepare for stop day

By Ann Wilson on May 9, 2013

Thursday marks a special day for students at the University of Kansas, as the last day of classes. The idea of Stop Day is to give students an extra day to study, while some will utilize the extra time, others have a different plan in mind.

Change coming to Lawrence school cafeterias

By Ann Wilson on May 7, 2013

Lawrence Public Schools will soon be supplying a new milk option for students, naturally-sweetened chocolate milk with only a fraction of the sugar.


Pinckney Elementary unveils tunnel mural

By Liz Zamora on May 3, 2013

A mural that spans the Pinckney Tunnel was unveiled to the public.

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