Former student who sued law school for fraud loses

Unable to find paying work as a lawyer and scrambling to pay off $150,000 in law school debt, Anna Alaburda took her argument that her school deceived her to a jury. And this week, she lost.

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​College of Education creates pathway to teaching for college grads

MANHATTAN - The College of Education at Kansas State University is accepting applications for a unique path to the classroom for college graduates nationwide who want to become elementary school teachers. Scholarships are available for those planning to teach in underserved schools in Kansas. Application to particpate should be made by May 1 as classes begin in May.

​Above and Beyond

Great Bend Middle School announces the January through March Above and Beyond Winners. Each of these students was nominated by their teachers because they have gone above and beyond the call of duty in becoming a good citizen of GBMS. The students received a certificate and a pizza and pop luncheon with the school Administrators.

Teacher unions get expected 'unexpected' victory as Supreme Court splits 4-4

In a predictable "surprise" Tuesday, the Supreme Court left standing a lower court decision that affirmed the power of teacher unions to require contributions from non-union members to pay for the cost of collective bargaining.

Can school choice help keep kids out of jail?

Could giving underprivileged families vouchers for private school to get their kids out of chaotic public school classrooms reduce crime down the road? A new study on Milwaukee's voucher program suggests this may already be happening.

eBay founder backs outdoor, play-based pre-school start up, set to expand nationwide

A new preschool program that puts kids outdoors in all weather is gaining national attention.

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VIP Student Ambassadors named at FHSU

Great Bend High School graduate Peter Marston, a senior majoring in accounting at FHSU is among the 22 students who will serve as VIP Student Ambassadors for the 2016-2017 academic school year at Fort Hays State University.

60 students chosen as the 2016 New Student and Family Orientation leaders

Local students are among the 60 who have been selected to serve as New Student and Family Orientation Leaders for the 2016 spring and fall semesters at Fort Hays State University.

GBHS Band large ensemble contest

Great Bend High School Band held their large ensemble contest at the GBHS Gym on March 10, with both Varsity and Junior Varsity Bands receiving I ratings. Mr. Bill Clausing from St. John was the adjudicator/clinician and said many favorable comments. The Varsity Band performed "Where the Black Hawk Soars," and "Light Eternal." Selections the JV Band played were "Park Street Celebration" and "Water Music Suite." On March 16, 60 band members and 11 sponsors went to Branson, Mo. where they performed at the Clay Cooper Theatre through the Branson Live on Stage organization. They received a standing ovation ...

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Cuban leader Raul Castro says human rights should not be politicized

Western journalists covering President Barack Obama's historic trip to Cuba put Cuban president Raul Castro on the spot Monday, forcing Castro to respond to questions about human rights abuses and political prisoners.

China moves to expand humanities, liberal arts in higher education

Even as higher-ed reformers in the U.S. ratchet up doubts about the value of a humanities degree, a high-profile push is underway in Hong Kong to expand liberal arts offerings in the city's eight universities, wrote Ben Wildavsky for Hechinger Report.

Fort Hays State University awards scholarships

HAYS - Local students are among the winners of general academic scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year from Fort Hays State University.

Site Council members for 2017-2018 school year selected

Principals at Great Bend USD 428 learning centers submitted names of recommended 2017-2018 Site Council members for their schools. These were approved at last Monday ...

New teachers welcomed

The new USD 428 teacher class of 2017-18 includes Alden Adams, Helping Hands Preschool; Kylie Birney, Abigail Rodriguez and Tina Vondracek, Lincoln; Brandi Boese, Andrea ...

KSU Alumni Association unveils stained glass mural

MANHATTAN – On Sept. 2, the K-State Alumni Association unveiled a stunning 14 feet x 7 feet stained glass mural paying tribute to four iconic buildings ...

2017 Usd #431 Educational Foundation Scholaship Golf Tournament raises $4,800 for Class of 2018

HOISINGTON - The Hoisington USD 431 Education Foundation hosted its 8th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 2 at Lake Barton Golf Club. The weather cooperated ...