Some Wichita schools are easing up on recess rules, citing the benefits of ‘risky play’
Allen Elementary is one of three Wichita schools experimenting with a new kind of recess that eases up on rules and lets kids play more freely.
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Colby community builds inclusive playground for all children
The community of Colby has come together to build an inclusive playground, funded by a $500,000 campaign, which will feature a zip line, inclusive swings, and accessible surfacing to accommodate ...
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Some Wichita schools are easing up on recess rules, citing the benefits of ‘risky play’
Suzanne Perez KMUW The scene at Wichita’s Allen Elementary School is pretty typical for a school playground at recess — lots of running, jumping, climbing and screaming. But there’s ...
Derby plans $18.5M second phase for park with sports component
A multimillion-dollar investment in Derby's sports facilities could bring thousands of visitors annually. The city of Derby ...
Man chokes 11-year-old after ‘trash talk’ in playground basketball game, Kansas cops say
River Daniels Norberg, 21, of Salina was playing basketball at the Oakdale Elementary School playground with two 11-year-olds ...
Family fun at Jellystone this spring and summer break
Are you looking to stay in Wichita Falls for Spring Break but still want to take a small getaway, including the kids? Well, ...
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Families search for stability as they wait for bond vote’s impact on closing Wichita schools
Wichita schools that will close say they are concerned that the community fostered in the buildings will be lost in the ...
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Man chokes 11-year-old after ‘trash talk’ in playground basketball game, Kansas cops say
River Daniels Norberg, 21, of Salina was playing basketball at the Oakdale Elementary School playground with two ... is about a 90-mile drive north from Wichita.