education

College Decisions Close To Home

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:27:36 +0000

National Decision Day is edging closer for high school seniors who have yet to choose a college.

Using Hope As An Educational Tool

Beth Lipoff and Lorenzo Butler — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Are you holding out hope for the future? You’re not alone.

Kansas House Committee Takes Up Union Bargaining Bill

Stephen Koranda — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:48:52 +0000

A Kansas House committee has heard from supporters and opponents of a bill that would limit the bargaining rights of teachers.

The legislation would cut back on the items school districts are required to negotiate with unions from more than two dozen to five. Supporters of the change say it will allow administrators to allocate resources and respond to demands on the education system.

Ken Willard is a member of the Kansas Board of Education and he headed a school efficiency task force created by Governor Sam Brownback.

Nixon Wants More Money For Education

Rachel Lippmann — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:28:40 +0000

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon says his budget for next year will expand funding for education for students of all ages.

Re-Imagining Education Online

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:36:16 +0000

Salman Khan thinks he's seen the future of education and it involves more student-teacher interaction, more technology, and more creativity.

Examining Early Childhood Education

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

ABC and 123: They’re the basics of early childhood education, but the way kids learn these is up for debate.

Saving Public Education In America

Laurie Arbore and Jabulani Leffall — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:15:00 +0000

What will transform America's public high schools?

Tomorrow's College: How Higher Education Is Changing

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:52:56 +0000

Even with the price of tuition reaching record highs, going to college might be more common than ever. However, less than 10 percent of students actually finish with their bachelor’s degree by age 24.

Why are so many students struggling, or dropping out? Just who is shaping the future of higher education?

During the first half of Thursday’s Central Standard, we learn how today's college is changing. Education reporter Emily Hanford stops by to talk about her radio documentary series Tomorrow’s College.

Update On Kansas City Public Schools

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:21:28 +0000

Missouri's annual report for school districts came out last week and for the first time in a long time the news for Kansas City wasn't all bad. In fact, there's been some improvement.

The 'Flexbook': A Textbook Replacement

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:15:24 +0000

Who needs textbooks any more? And given how much they cost, even if you do need them, it's a huge expense in university education.

A Kansas State University professor has created a textbook replacement. It's called a "flexbook," and Brian Lindshield is using it for his Human Nutrition class. And get this: the flexbook....is free.

Clay Town: 3D Arts Education at Red Star Studios

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:54:51 +0000

On this Thursday's Central Standard, learn what makes Kansas City a Clay Town.

Ending The Myth Of Amateurism In College Sports

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:53:37 +0000

College athletes are considered amateurs in their sports because they are not allowed to be paid for their efforts. Many spend more than 40 hours per week practicing and playing while pursuing a degree, and generate income streams for their institutions, and one college professor says it's time to disprove the myth about amateurism in college sports and restore the balance between athletics and academics.

Breaking It Down: Kansas School Funding Lawsuit

Alex Smith — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:11:42 +0000

In Kansas, 54 school districts are currently suing the state for cutting their funding. The state has budgeted $3,800 per student for the coming school year.

Financial Advice: Kids And Money

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:14:09 +0000

There comes a time when every parents needs to sit their kid down for the talk. Because your kids have questions like -- "How much money do you make?" "Is this a recession?" "Are we poor?" On this Monday's Central Standard, a look at how best to teach your kids about money and saving.

KC Makers And The Democratizing Of Manufacturing

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:42:37 +0000

The maker movement is about changing the way things are made. It's been called a new industrial revolution, with a focus on building things in garages or community workspaces, instead of in factories. It’s like the DIY crafts movement, only for engineers and hackers instead of knitters.