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Science Standards Raise Cost Concerns

Associated Press — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:01:30 +0000

Kansas officials involved in drafting new science standards for public schools are trying to reassure the State Board of Education that retraining teachers and buying new classroom materials won't be unusually expensive.

Board Of Education To Receive Science Standards

Associated Press — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:45:28 +0000

Kansas officials will receive an overview of the latest draft of new science standards for public schools being developed by a national consortium.

Report: Science Reduced In Kansas Elementary Schools

Associated Press — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:29:31 +0000

A new report says elementary schools in Kansas and surrounding states have reduced, or even eliminated, science education in recent years to emphasize reading and math.

The Kansas State Board of Education was told Tuesday that one in five elementary teachers in Kansas and surrounding states are recording science grades even when they don't teach the subject.

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Kansas Officials Defend Proposed Science Standards

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KS School Board Reviews Science Standards Work

Associated Press — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:35:43 +0000

State Board of Education members are reviewing the progress of Kansas and other states in drafting common science standards.