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East Mom Runs For State Representative
Melissa Rooker, mother of East senior Jack and graduate Lindsey, is running for Kansas State Representative from the 25th district. Rooker will be running as a Republican, and wants to focus on education issues.
East Considers Adopting Online Alcohol Prevention Program “AlcoholEdu”
In an effort to cut down on underage drinking and increase alcohol education and awareness, Principal Karl Krawitz is considering implementing a relatively new online program.
HB 2245: Third Grade Literacy Proficiency
Originally introduced in the 2011 session, the bill would increase testing and then evaluate a student’s progress. An intervention system would be established in apprehension of failing to reach testing goals.
House Bill No. 2477: Compulsory School Attendance Changes
Students 16 or older would be exempt from the compulsory attendance requirements of traditional school enrollment and attendance if they were enrolled in an alternative educational program deemed appropriate by the local board of education or if the student, parent/guardian and principal agree to the withdrawal of the student’s compulsory attendance.
School Workers Protest Pension Changes
The protests of Johnson County school workers have been heard across Kansas throughout the past month. On Feb. 8, over 6,400 employees signed and delivered a petition to the Kansas Statehouse against suggested changes to the state pension system.
No Child Left Behind State Waivers Offer New Avenues For Learning Assessment
Starting in August 2015, every student at East will be required to take Geometry some point in their high school career. Special education students will be forced to enroll in this class alongside classmates that are more advanced in Math.
Language Classes to Receive iPads this December
This December, the world language department is getting a “Learning Lab” from Apple, including a set of 15 new iPad 2’s, to use in class after a grant was approved by the East Fund. The Learning Lab itself includes 10 of the black, 16 GB, Wi-Fi enabled iPad 2 devices, [...]
Staffer Discusses the Importance of Creativity in Education
Senior Julia Davis expresses her frustration with the lack of attention to the arts in high school curriculums.
Technology Brings Change to Education
East is one of many schools using technology to help improve students’ educations.
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