Education
Our most recent articles tagged 'Education'
Newsweek Declares WHSE Among Nation’s Best Due to Excellent IB Program
A college prep program for Wichita High School East’s most motivated students is one big reason Newsweek has ranked it among the nation’s top 1,200 high schools for the last four years.
Magnet Schools Draw Families Seeking Freedom to Customize Education
One of the biggest draws of Wichita’s public education system is the range of school choices available here. Regardless of their neighborhood, students living within the district can apply to any of its 26 magnet schools, each of which is geared toward a particular area of student interest or need.
WSU Athletic Director Sexton Stresses Success On and Off the Field
Wichita State University has long provided Kansans with an opportunity to both play and watch top-quality NCAA Division I athletics.
Mayor Forms Youth Council for Star Students
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer has organized a Youth Advisory Council. Why? To provide Wichita youth with the opportunity to weigh in on community issues and learn about city government.
Heartspring Helps Kids With Disabilities Reach Full Potential
Few things touch a parent’s heart more than the immeasurable love of a child with special needs. That’s why Heartspring has continued its mission of helping kids with disabilities reach their potential since 1934.
Wichita East High School Produces Many Notable Alumni
Maybe there’s something in the water fountains, or maybe it’s knowing you’re part of a proud tradition, but a number of East High Aces have gone on to fame and glory.
Visioneering Wichita Aims To Develop City Into ‘College Mecca’
With a strong public school system and thriving post-secondary choices, Wichita is cultivating a crop of lifelong learners.
Award-Winning Wichita Teacher Shares Passion for Learning
By the time the 2005-06 school year had ended‚ Seltzer Elementary School’s Tom Klocek had received a couple of significant teacher of the year honors.
Wichita Program Seeks to Level Playing Field for Disadvantaged Students
Barry Downing still remembers the sting of poverty he felt as a child entering first grade.
Wichita Magnet School Promotes Language Learning, Understanding
Michelle and Michael McGetrick wanted their children to learn Spanish early in life‚ when language abilities are at their sharpest.
Wichita Boasts Many Excellent Institutions for Higher Learning
With three distinctive institutions of higher education located within a seven-mile radius of downtown‚ academic opportunities abound in Wichita.
National Institute for Aviation Research, City of Wichita Partner for Progress
For two decades‚ the National Institute for Aviation Research and the city of Wichita – the Air Capital of the World – have worked together to meet the ever-changing needs of the aviation industry.
