Lawrence, Kansas

Election 2004

Home > Election 2004 > story


Bill Wagnon

Biographical info: Jan. 24, 1939
History professor
Wife, Joan; two children; three grandchildren
Methodist
Bachelor's in history, Hendrix College; master's and doctorate, MU
4036 N.E. Kimball Road, Topeka
Party/Political experience: Democrat; Precinct committeeman; served on the KSBE for two terms.
Key issues: Make sure curriculum is what students should know; encourage the use of successful programs, such as Parents as Teachers; recommend a budget that will adequately fund schools; adopt science standards following the recommendations of the National Academy of Science.

text LJWorld.com:  Science standards rule BOE talk, despite attempt to downplay | Race hits science divide

video 6News video: 4th District candidates debate evolution in schools

photo Audio: On the reasons he should remain on the board.

photo Audio: On the controversy over science standards.

photo Audio: On improvement in schools.

Subscribe to Top Ads

Bourgeois Pig 785-843-1001
6 E 9th St, Lawrence

See more businesses

Opinions & Blogs

Congressional Briefing: Moore won't explain Armenian genocide 'flip-flop'

And more from Washington D.C.

On the street

How high do you predict gas prices will get this summer?
Steve Bradt "I’ll guess $3.40 around here. Things seem tenuous with the oil supply, so I can see it getting that high. I hope not, but I can see it happening."
— Steve Bradt, brewer, Lawrence