Eric Thomas

Executive Director of Kansas Scholastic Press Association :: advocate for first amendment, student journalism and snow days :: columnist for @kansasreflector

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@Walker_OW @nhsjc @kspaonline @OlatheCTE @OWNovacekOWLS Can I get an “erA, erA, erA!!!!”?

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My last column in the Reflector for a bit as school starts…

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Opinion from @ericthomasphoto: Big 12 conference realignment driven by same brutal economics as youth sports | #ksleg https://t.co/CizBg6yHxy

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Opinion from @ericthomasphoto: Big 12 conference realignment driven by same brutal economics as youth sports | #ksleg https://t.co/CizBg6yHxy

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That day when Taylor Swift was a Jayhawk! (My latest column)

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Opinion from @ericthomasphoto: Rewind to when @taylorswift13 attended class at the University of Kansas — at least for one day #ksleg https://t.co/UTIGzqshmk

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My latest for the Reflector:

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Opinion from @ericthomasphoto: Even sleep-away summer camps can’t snip the umbilical cord of data between parents and children | #ksleg https://t.co/Otk2nLhS57

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Drew Squire has always been a star to our family. So fun to write about his big successes. @Squirephoto @Leopoldstadtbwy @bvschools @stageright_kc

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Opinion from @ericthomasphoto: Kansas teenager closing out run in Broadway show that earned Tony Award for Best Play | #ksleg https://t.co/mQALkDhHmM

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Should we look to our state governments for help with our kids & social media?

My latest for the Reflector:

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Opinion from @ericthomasphoto: From fellow conservative states, here’s a model for Kansas to protect kids from social media | #ksleg https://t.co/ww9lojN2t6

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Opinion from @ericthomasphoto: From fellow conservative states, here’s a model for Kansas to protect kids from social media | #ksleg https://t.co/ww9lojN2t6

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My latest for @KansasReflector
This is what student journalists can do: EVERYTHING!
A round up of the best student journalism that students submitted to the Kansas Scholastic Press Association monthly contests. So proud to cheer on these students as they finish their year.

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Opinion from @ericthomasphoto: The best Kansas student journalism provides a window into the lives and talents of teens | #ksleg https://t.co/i4fgFUNYCo

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Credits for "Overlooked" include . . . @peggylowe @_macmartin @SteveVockrodt @DanMargolies @cjjanovy @larodrig @GabrielJR & Suzanne Hogan

Big Kudos . . . and sorry that I am so late to listening!

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My latest for the Reflector

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Opinion from @ericthomasphoto: Podcast about Kansas City, Kansas, investigates police corruption while telling victims’ stories | #ksleg https://t.co/JZ7VEx0T37

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My latest for the Reflector with an anecdote from @DavidVonDrehle to fuel my lead.

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Opinion by @mrt_journ: Grading can overwhelm teachers as the semester ends. Does AI present a better way? #ksleg #ksed https://t.co/FR2mOn7rb2

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@davidcondos @ksnewsservice @kansasdotcom Story … AND PHOTO! double byline with both jobs done impeccably.

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My latest for the Reflector -- on the costs and allure of "elite" youth sports . . .

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Opinion from @mrt_journ: Youth sports promise elite status, but they often feel like a marketing ploy | #ksleg https://t.co/CYgjR9Qnr6

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My latest for the Reflector 👇👇👇

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Opinion from @mrt_journ: These tiny earbuds (and the questions they ask) are actually huge | #ksleg https://t.co/9daLW51YbC

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That’s right! Thanks to an anonymous donor: your gift to KSPA gets matched! https://t.co/KjsQuSoTAd PLEASE DONATE TODAY!

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BIG NEWS!

Donate to the Change for a Change campaign before 3/31 to DOUBLE your contribution!

The first $500 donated this week will be matching by an anonymous donor!

Let's make a change, together.

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Got to team up with my @kujournalism student @sarahecarson who provided the photo for this piece about @KUHoops coach @CoachBillSelf. Speedy recovery coach Self.

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Opinion from @mrt_journ: Bill Self’s illness reminds us how much he has accomplished as Kansas head coach | #ksleg https://t.co/9QKLBJo8hZ

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My latest for the Kansas Reflector

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Opinion from @mrt_journ: Applicants may be last admitted to Kansas universities with race-based advantages | #ksleg https://t.co/c4OHf3WenZ

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My latest about what journalism plus artificial intelligence might equal . . .

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Opinion from @mrt_journ: What’s next in your news feed? Artificial intelligence has one answer | #ksleg https://t.co/EUpnhmhBS7

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The ScreenGrabSkillz ™️ of the @KansasReflector these days are ELITE.