KASB News

Legislative leaders decide not to challenge Kelly's line-item veto in school bill

Posted Date: 05/26/2023

The decision should give districts breathing room to plan their budgets . . .

Being Brian: Is Your School in a Bad Mood?

Posted Date: 05/19/2023

Right now we are entering the last few weeks of school and preparing to celebrate our graduates and the end of another successful school year. As the last day of school approaches, districts begin . . .

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Gov. Kelly signs into law SB 113; line-item vetoes one provision

Posted Date: 05/18/2023

Legislative leaders ask Attorney General Kobach to review Kelly's actions . . .

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The Benefits of an Increased Graduation Rate in Kansas

Posted Date: 05/17/2023

May is the month for most school graduations, and although final data about the class of 2023 will not be known for some time, there is already much to celebrate. These students have earned diplomas . . .

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Taking Notes: Every Graduation is a Success Story

Posted Date: 05/10/2023

During the 2023 legislative session, I was testifying to a legislative committee on a bill, and I touted Kansas' graduation rate, which is at a record high of 89.3%. That prompted a question from a . . .

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Kansas Implementing Plans to Improve Reading Skills

Posted Date: 05/08/2023

Kansas is undertaking a major effort to improve student reading skills, with a special focus on the early years and students with characteristics of dyslexia. Initiatives include a universal . . .

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