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Local artists aid students in launch of new creativity program for youth
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Local artists helped students from Topeka and Junction City launch a new program to help youth develop their creativity in a positive way.
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Topeka organization cites creativity and expression as vital tools in youth development
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Creative Pathways and Means held an event Friday allowing young people to express their own creativity in a comfortable environment. They were also able to hear directly from local artists, and break out into sessions to explore the creative process for themselves.
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Kansas Insurance Department awards scholarships to finalists of financial literacy essay contest
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Kiowa County JAG-K student Karina Martinez claimed second place in statewide financial literacy essay contest.
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McPherson Superintendent Discusses JAG-K with career specialist and regional manager (audio)
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In this episode of 418 Focus on Ad Astra Radio, Dr. Vincent talks with Skylar Hill and Katelyn Loecker about the role JAG-K plays in helping students #findtheirgreatness.
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Two EHS Jag students place in top 10 at nationals
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Two Emporia High School sophomores placed in the top 10 in national competitions during the JAG National Career Development Conference in Orlando last week.
Kameron Welch placed third in career preparation and A.J. Hase placed ninth in prepared speaking.
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JAG-K students put Kiowa County schools on the map
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The Kiowa County JAG-K program qualified 20 students (13 high school and 7 junior high) for the annual JAG-K Career Development Conference that was held at McPherson College. For the first time ever, the Mavericks were able to finish 1st place in the high school division. Also for the first time ever, USD 422 finished 1st in the middle school division as well!
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JAG-K student chosen as Tourette Association ambassador
PITTSBURG – Pittsburg High School junior Emily Wachter has been selected by the Tourette Association of America (TAA) to represent the state of Kansas at its Youth Ambassador Training in Washington, D.C. Wachter and her mother, Shauna Rooks, will attend the event March 2-4, 2020. According to the TAA website, ...
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PHS student selected as ambassador for Tourette Association of America
By From Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net Posted Dec 22, 2019 at 6:44 PM PITTSBURG — Pittsburg High School junior Emily Wachter has been selected by the Tourette Association of America (TAA) to represent the state of Kansas at its Youth Ambassador Training in Washington D.C. Wachter and her mother, Shauna Rooks, will attend the event ...
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Great Bend student competes, participates in leadership workshops in Washington D.C.
t Great Bend High School student Austin Moore preparing for an interview at the JAG National Student Leadership Academy in Washington D.C. Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) was represented by 16 students at the JAG National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in Washington, D.C., including Great Bend High School student Austin Moore. The students competed in skills competitions, ...
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