KASB News

Being Brian: The Science Behind School Innovation

Posted Date: 03/22/2023

Throughout my journey in education, I have seen first-hand how public schools have changed and adapted to students' growing needs. Now as the executive director of KASB, I hear from board members . . .

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Kansas sets new high for graduation rate in 2022

Posted Date: 01/18/2023

According to new data released by the Kansas State Department of Education, the Kansas graduation rate for public high schools in 2022 increased to 89.1 percent, the highest graduation rate since . . .

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Being Brian: Recognizing School Board Members Across Kansas

Posted Date: 01/13/2023

As we enter January and the calendar rolls to a new year, new faces are being appointed to lead school boards across Kansas. January also happens to be School Board Recognition Month. Current and . . .

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November-December Student Success News

Posted Date: 12/22/2022

The Kansans Can vision for student success focuses on multiple areas that prepare students to be successful adults, including kindergarten readiness, fundamental academic skills, health and safety, . . .

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What I Learned from High-Achieving Schools in Kansas

Posted Date: 12/21/2022

Three Kansas schools were among 297 schools designated as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. They were recognized for being among the state’s highest-performing schools as measured by state . . .

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Being Brian: Prepping for the Legislative Session

Posted Date: 12/16/2022

The legislative session is just around the corner, and the KASB advocacy staff has been busy for the last couple months laying the foundation for their advocacy work. . . .

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Amid workforce shortage, employability skills -- not test scores -- are key, workforce officials say

Posted Date: 12/09/2022

The education council put its finishing touches on recommendations that will be presented to Gov. Laura Kelly next month . . .

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Training, collaboration help bring Blue Ribbon success to Cottonwood Elementary School

Posted Date: 12/09/2022

School climate is inviting and academically driven with emphasis on relationships . . .

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Professional development helps Blue Ribbon School Morris Hill meet needs of unique blend of students

Posted Date: 12/08/2022

Strategies focus on building strong relationships between students, families and staff and using data to develop appropriate interventions for students who struggle . . .

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Relationships are key at Kansas Blue Ribbon School R.L. Wright Elementary

Posted Date: 12/07/2022

Listening to the community, families helps drive student success . . .

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