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Even before the COVID pandemic, Kansas school districts were doubling down on technology and buying laptops or tablets for every student. But now, concerns about too much screen time have some schools rethinking the value of computers in the classroom. We’ll hear how some Kansas districts are scaling back on technology and what that means for students and teachers. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Musician Sarah McQuaid is currently on tour, performing a wide range of venues. She says that supporting live music might be more important now than ever before. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Nancy Pelosi's decision marks the end of an era for Democrats, and triggers a search for a new generation of leadership for her caucus.

Wichita radio host Orin Friesen is celebrating 50 years of his show "Bluegrass from the Rockin' Banjo Ranch." He says that one of the cornerstones of his career has been bringing new music to listeners. Today on Wichita's Early Edition, we'll hear Jedd Beaudoin's conversation with Friesen. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Regional Edward R. Murrow awards were announced recently, and KMUW's Suzanne Perez received recognition for her exploration of social-emotional learning in Kansas. Educators see it as a way to help children develop character, but social-emotional learning has become another flashpoint in the classroom culture wars. Although this story is nearly a year old, the topic is still relevant. We'll revisit the story and see where things stand today.

Sen. Bernie Sanders won narrowly, but can he expand his base? Pete Buttigieg again did well, but in another largely white state. And the story of the night was Sen. Amy Klobuchar's third-place finish.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has led his party to a landslide victory in parliamentary elections. But opposition groups say voter fraud was widespread. They accuse the authorities of rigging the vote to let Putin retain power after his presidential term ends.

Senate Republicans blocked a plan to move forward on legislation Friday to establish a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Jeanna Repass has endorsements from top Democrats to lead the state party, but a former campaign manager claims Repass canceled her last paycheck.