Successful Calving Begins Now with Sound Spring Breeding
“It’s always a good idea to do breeding soundness evaluations on bulls prior to breeding season,” Johnson said. “BSEs are a general rule of thumb and good management practice.”
Kansas State Parks Partnering with Kansas Public Libraries to Offer Free Park Entrance
“Through this collaborative effort with Kansas Public Libraries, we’re able to remove a financial barrier for some who may not have been able to enjoy our natural resources otherwise. I’m excited for the individuals and families who will benefit from this, because they won’t regret making the trip to a Kansas state park. said Kansas State Parks director Linda Lanterman.”
Sunflower Summer Launches May 28 with 90 Venues to Visit, Bonus Events Added
“This program helped more than 43,100 students stay engaged in learning throughout the summer months,” said Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson.”
Do Kansas Colleges Offer too Many Degrees? A State Board Could put Some on the Chopping Block
Wichita, Kan. — The number of people enrolling at public colleges in Kansas keeps heading downward — a trend that could bring on more than the usual budgetary nips and tucks. The most drastic changes, and cuts, pose a particular threat to regional schools in Hays, Emporia and Hays that could steal away a source […]
Free Training for Child and Family Caregivers in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Family Support Network (OFSN) is offering free trainings in 2022 for anyone who works with children and families in Oklahoma, including the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support national certification and the Circle of Parents facilitator training.
Effective Experiential Learning will be Focus of K-State’s New Coffman Chair, Nate Birkhead
“His research and interest in effective pedagogy — including the use of experiential learning techniques in his courses — and engaging undergraduates in research are among the reasons Birkhead wanted to serve as Coffman Chair for Distinguished Teaching Scholars.”
Hofmeister Launches Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
“The OSDE will provide a 1:1 match of all funds raised by local community partners, ensuring as many as 264,000 Oklahoma children from birth to age 5 have free, high-quality, age-appropriate books mailed to their homes on a monthly basis.”
Youth Set Goal to Build Vegetable, Butterfly Garden in Goodland
“We want to build awareness of this garden space and bring the community into it. And, it’s fun for the kids to see the value of what they’ve done to help their community.”
Kansas Foster Families say Attorneys Representing Foster Kids in Court are Failing
“Guardians ad litem say their heavy caseloads make it hard to be everywhere at once. Foster parents want them to know the children they represent better.”
Attorney General O’Connor Leads Brief Asking U.S. Supreme Court to Rule That Race-Based Admissions are Unconstitutional
“Racial discrimination is entirely unacceptable and wrong,” said Attorney General O’Connor.”