KASB News

Kansas Teaching Requirements and How Districts Can Help Develop Teachers

Posted Date: 03/15/2024

Teacher vacancies reported in Kansas public schools reached 1,810 positions this past fall and school leaders frequently say one of their greatest challenges is finding highly qualified . . .

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Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Applications Due June 1

Posted Date: 03/14/2024

The Kansas State Department of Education is taking applications through June 1 for districts seeking to participate in the new Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program in Fall 2024. The program . . .

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The Number of School-Age Children is Declining, and Will Likely Continue to Fall

Posted Date: 03/05/2024

Kansas public school enrollment declined slightly this year. There were about 5,200 fewer students according to data compiled by the Kansas State Department of Education. Other states have also . . .

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Focus on Social and Emotional Needs, Family Engagement Drives Higher Outcomes in Geary County

Posted Date: 03/04/2024

Geary County USD 475 in Junction City is the state’s eighth largest district with almost 7,500 students. I visited in October as part of my tour of successful districts. Due to its proximity to Fort . . .

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Labette County Says Postsecondary Focus, High Expectations Support Higher Student Outcomes

Posted Date: 03/04/2024

Labette County USD 506 is located in Altamont, in the southeast corner of the state. I visited as part of my tour of districts that do significantly better than expected based on their percentage of . . .

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Kansas State Board of Education February 2024 Meeting Summary

Posted Date: 03/04/2024

At their February meeting the Kansas State Board of Education took its strongest stance yet on directing how reading is taught in Kansas. They also approved a narrower list of programs and practices . . .

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Special Education Local Burden is Even Bigger for Kansas Districts

Posted Date: 03/01/2024

According to a presentation in the Senate Education Committee on Feb. 29, the total statewide shortfall in special education funding is $423,209,878. Dr. Frank Harwood, Kansas Department of . . .

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Being Brian: Strategies for Teacher Retention and Recruitment

Posted Date: 02/28/2024

Teacher retention and recruitment are more than just buzzwords; they're critical challenges faced by school districts across the nation. As education leaders, it's our responsibility to ensure that . . .

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Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Posted Date: 03/01/2024

During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding. Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive . . .

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KASB Announces the 2024 Leadership for Tomorrow Class

Posted Date: 02/21/2024

The Kansas Association of School Boards is pleased to announce its Leadership for Tomorrow Class of 2024. Leadership for Tomorrow gives board members, superintendents and administrators time to . . .

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