Wichita Public Schools

As kindergarten becomes more academically intense, some schools in Wichita are incorporating self-directed free play — known among educators as purposeful play — into the daily schedule as a way to enhance learning and teach social skills.

A final tally of votes in the Feb. 25 special election show opponents edging bond supporters by only 319 votes. Wichita school district leaders say they plan to regroup and consider next steps.

Unofficial results updated Wednesday by the Sedgwick County election office show bond issue opponents leading by just less than 300 votes, with potentially up to 4,000 mail and provisional ballots still to be counted.

The Wichita school district's proposed $450 million bond issue would build several new schools, close others and reduce the district's overall footprint.

Wichita is asking voters to approve a $450 million bond issue to finance new and upgraded schools. Election Day is Feb. 25.

Voters are deciding whether to approve a $450 million bond issue for Wichita Public Schools.

Wichita school district voters will decide Feb. 25 on a $450 million bond issue that would build several new schools, close others and reduce the district's overall footprint.

Would the proposed $450M school bond issue affect property taxes on your home? We offer a calculator that allows people to figure that out.

The Wichita school district is hosting a series of open houses during which members of the community can tour school buildings and ask questions about a proposed $450 million bond issue.

A growing body of research shows that climbing high, running fast and conquering fears can improve children's physical and mental health and help them get along with peers.