Mark Rountree

Mark Rountree

Board is non-partisan for a reason

To the editor:This November, voters in Lansing will choose three members for the USD 469 Board of Education. Seven candidates are running and I’m honored… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Gerrymandered maps get complicated, and have consequences

Can Republicans score some Congressional seats by gerrymandering maps in Texas and other states? If Kansas’ experience is any guide, the answer is, it’s complicated.In 2002, the Kansas Legislature targeted the KC-area Third District, then represented by Democrat Dennis Moore. They adjusted for population growth in the district by splitting heavily Democratic Lawrence along Iowa Street, moving west Lawrence into the Second District, represented by Republican Jim Ryan.

Meaningful life comes by putting God first

One of the obvious characteristics of our daily lives is that we are very busy. Our days are filled with things to do, people to meet, projects to finish, meetings to attend, letters to write, calls to make, appointments to keep and families to look after.

Students deserve our admiration, not constant surveillance

There you are — a Kansas teacher supervising a high school hallway in between classes.Students flood past you in a clattering blur of high-top sneakers, yoga pants and laughter.One student strides past you, pulling a cellphone out of her purse to respond to an email. Another student, on her way to photography class, slides her digital camera into its case.