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Author Archives: Trace Salzbrenner

Trace Salzbrenner is a community journalist for The Wichita Beacon. Follow him on Twitter @RealTraceAlan.

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How Wichita school safety plans address intruders

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner July 11, 2022August 7, 2022
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Here is how to get involved with and understand your Wichita public school’s budget

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner July 6, 2022December 12, 2022
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Universal free school lunch is gone in USD 259, but here’s how to find out if you still qualify

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner June 23, 2022November 30, 2022

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