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Is the fear of diversity a good way to prepare children?

Next week, the diversity in school debate returns to neighboring Missouri via House Bill 952, its anti-1619 Project bill, joining the earlier proposed Parent’s Bill of Rights, SB 776. Missouri, a bellwether for policymaking in Kansas, points to the likely resuscitation of this political debate after similar efforts slowed in the Kansas Legislature. Coupled with Florida’s recent rejection of an AP African American course in public schools, the two events mark a resurging salvo in a larger argument over school curriculum and diversity.

Andy Reid turned a 6-inch binder into a Hall of Fame resume

Andy Reid was an unknown assistant in Green Bay when Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie took a chance on hiring Brett Favre’s position coach to revive a struggling franchise in Philadelphia. A newspaper headline greeted Reid’s arrival with a headline that said: “Andy Who?” Everybody knows his name now.

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‘Dr. Phil’ talk show to end daytime TV run after 21 years Daytime television psychologist “Dr.

YOUR TAKE

Who do you think is going to win the Super Bowl - and why? David Larabee “Chiefs - because of Patrick Mahomes. We’re gonna win because we’re the best.” Justin Gort “I’m not a football guy but if I catch any of the game, I’ll be cheering for the Chiefs.

K-State Extension adds 2 new agents to serve community

Kansas State University Research and Extension in Leavenworth County has added two new agents to serve the community. Anita Muniz-GrandPre will serve as the family and consumer sciences agent and Tyler Sale will serve as the agriculture and natural resources agent.