Education / KU

Free State Firebirds leave the nest

By Ann Wilson on May 22, 2013

352 beaming graduates said their goodbyes to Free State High School tonight during the 16th commencement.

Kansas spat over education standards in limbo

By The Associated Press on May 22, 2013

A question about the legality of putting a policy statement in the Kansas budget stalled some lawmakers' efforts to block the implementation of Common Core reading and math standards in state schools.

Hillcrest Elementary teacher wins Bobs' Award

By Sara Humm on May 22, 2013

Ryan McAdoo, a kindergarten teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School, 1045 Hilltop Drive, received an honored surprise Wednesday morning.


Lawrence High graduates celebrate 139th commencement

By Ann Wilson on May 21, 2013

It's a day they've waited years for, tonight Lawrence High graduates received their diplomas. More than 300 proud students said their goodbyes to LHS tonight to start the next chapter of their lives.

Storms hold off for 141st commencement ceremony at KU

By 6News Staff on May 19, 2013

Luckily, the rain held off and the sun came out for graduation ceremonies at the University of Kansas on Sunday. About 4,000 graduates made the ceremonial walk through the Campanile and down the Hill.

Weather could affect KU graduation on Sunday

By 6News Staff on May 17, 2013

The university-wide graduation ceremony for students at the University of Kansas is set for Sunday morning at 10:30.


KU research helps disabled kids transition into adulthood

By Lisa D'Souza on May 15, 2013

Helping students with disabilities transition into adulthood, is a task some KU researchers hope to make easier on teachers.

KU stand-up comedy class takes final in Lawrence bar

By Ann Wilson on May 15, 2013

With finals week in full swing for KU students, you can expect to see students out celebrating the end of the year, but one class has a unique final that takes place in a bar. Instead of your average test, some theater students had to tackle the art of stand-up comedy.

KU announces details for 141st Commencement

By 6News Staff on May 15, 2013

KU announces details for Sunday's commencement.

Kansas education board member criticized for racial comment

By The Associated Press on May 14, 2013

Several black leaders in Topeka say a Kansas State Board of Education member's use of a racial slur during a meeting last month was unnecessary and inappropriate.
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