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KCUR Morning News 10-22-09

By Maria Carter

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Kansas City, MO –
The Kansas Board of Education is kicking off its search for a new state education commissioner.

Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education says it is dropping plans to create statewide math exams using an "integrated math" curriculum.

Missouri says a contested contract to improve the radio system used by the State Highway Patrol and other emergency responders will move ahead.

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