Suzanne Perez

2 weeks ago | kmuw.org | Suzanne Perez

WICHITA, Kansas — Wichita school leaders say they are still investigating allegations of grade tampering at Southeast High School and will not tolerate practices that could artificially inflate graduation rates. “The integrity for which we give diplomas is of utmost importance,” Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld told school board members during a meeting this week. “It is essential that we do not tolerate any kind of unethical behavior, and that we hold a high standard for data,” he said.

2 weeks ago | kmuw.org | Suzanne Perez

The term “endling” means the last surviving member of a species or subspecies. Once an endling dies, that species is officially considered extinct. Maria Reva’s new novel, Endling, is about one such creature — a hibernating snail named Lefty – and a Ukrainian woman named Yeva who wants to preserve him as long as possible and potentially even find him a mate. That’s the way the novel begins, anyway.

3 weeks ago | kmuw.org | Suzanne Perez

Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Spring Clean Laundry in west Wichita, volunteers from local churches set up tables and hand out piles of quarters to anyone who needs help — no questions asked. As the washers churn and dryers spin, people line up for the monthly outreach effort called Laundry Love. “There’s a big need, as you can see with all these people here, so I just want to help out,” said Deb Barngrover, who attends Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.

3 weeks ago | kmuw.org | Suzanne Perez

WICHITA, Kansas — Wichita school district leaders say some student records at Southeast High School were changed — possibly to meet graduation requirements — and the district is investigating allegations of grade fixing at the school. Southeast High’s principal, Claudia Cooper, was replaced unexpectedly last week. In an email to employees, Lauren Hatfield, assistant superintendent of secondary schools, said Connie Redic would serve as Southeast’s principal for the coming school year.

3 weeks ago | kake.com | Suzanne Perez

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