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Solomon Desta and his son Kirubel Solomon standing next to each other in their yard
Posted inEducation

A Black parent’s guide: How to help protect your kids from racism at school

Mili Mansaray headshotTrace cropped headshot against a blue background by Mili Mansaray and Trace Salzbrenner August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

Students have a right to a safe and discrimination-free environment while at school. But when acts of racism or discrimination happen, what can a parent do to protect their child?

Wichita school board donations don't match mayoral candidates
Posted inElections

A tale of two campaigns: Wichita’s school board candidates can’t match large sums raised by mayoral candidates

The Wichita Beacon's Polly Basore Wenzl in pink jacket by Polly Basore Wenzl August 9, 2023August 9, 2023
Brandon Whipple and Lily Wu at their respective watch parties.
Posted inElections

Wichita general election ballot takes shape for Nov. 7

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A worker helps a mom enroll her two kids.
Posted inEducation

Know your rights: Your child’s school must communicate in a language you understand

Maria Benevento headshot on teal background.Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Maria Benevento and Trace Salzbrenner July 21, 2023July 21, 2023
A collage of candidates for Wichita USD 259 school board election are Jesse Borosky, Jacob Bakk, Melody McCray-Miller and Brent Davis.
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Trans rights, mental health and student safety: USD 259 school board at-large candidates answer your questions

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Two men stand in front of a desk at the Sedgwick County Election's Office.
Posted inLocal Government

Here are Wichita’s USD 259 school board, mayor and City Council candidates for the 2023 election 

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Hannah Newman unpacks boxes for her new classroom.
Posted inEducation

Can new teachers sustain enthusiasm amid Wichita teacher shortage? One educator’s story

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Kansas state capitol building
Posted inEducation

Scholarships, tuition, transgender athletes: What’s changing in Kansas education law

Maria Benevento headshot on teal background. by Maria Benevento May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Mark and Val Sandoval stand in their son's bedroom, holding a pillow marking is birth and death dates. Isaac Sandoval was a victim of youth fentanyl death.
Posted inHealth

A surge in fake pain pills is fueling a deadly epidemic among Wichita’s teens

The Wichita Beacon's Polly Basore Wenzl in pink jacket by Polly Basore Wenzl May 8, 2023June 29, 2023
Two high school students walk through metal detectors at the entrance of a school. The detectors were added to increase school security.
Posted inEducation

Do metal detectors at Wichita public high schools make students feel safer?

Joyce Davis by Joyce Davis March 29, 2023March 30, 2023

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