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Frank Henderson's Journey to Becoming an Educational Leader

Frank Henderson's Journey to Becoming an Educational Leader

Posted Date: 11/15/2023

Growing up in a small town in Western Kansas, Frank S. Henderson, Jr., realized early on that education was the key to success. He didn’t know his life’s journey would take him to the halls of state . . .

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K-12 Aid Projected To Be at Lowest Share of State General Fund Budget in 27 Years

K-12 Aid Projected To Be at Lowest Share of State General Fund Budget in 27 Years

Posted Date: 11/07/2023

When the Kansas Legislature was debating how to address the Gannon school finance lawsuit in the mid-2010’s, some legislators said they worried that the school funding would take over the state . . .

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Being Brian: Navigating Transitions in Your Board

Being Brian: Navigating Transitions in Your Board

Posted Date: 11/01/2023

As we enter November, it's not only the holidays that are around the corner, but also board elections. Elections usher in new board members, bringing fresh faces and perspectives to the table. . . .

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State Reading and Math Tests Improve After COVID-19 Decline

State Reading and Math Tests Improve After COVID-19 Decline

Posted Date: 10/31/2023

Average Kansas state reading and math scores for tests taken last spring rose for the first time since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education and posted the largest increase since the . . .

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Kansas Attorney General Seeks End of Kansas Supreme Court Jurisdiction in School Finance Case

Kansas Attorney General Seeks End of Kansas Supreme Court Jurisdiction in School Finance Case

Posted Date: 10/13/2023

In a move that could affect future K-12 funding, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has asked the Kansas Supreme Court to end its jurisdiction in the Gannon school finance case.  In a motion . . .

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KASB Urges Best Practices On Managing School Meal Debt

KASB Urges Best Practices On Managing School Meal Debt

Posted Date: 10/11/2023

KASB urges school districts to use best practices in managing students’ meal debt and ensuring they're using best practices in managing students’ meal debt and making sure no child goes hungry in . . .

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Select Education Panel Concludes Its Work; No SPED Task Force Meeting

Select Education Panel Concludes Its Work; No SPED Task Force Meeting

Posted Date: 10/11/2023

Members of the Select Committee on Education say they will dive into the special education formula during the 2024 legislative session.  But the legislator responsible for calling a meeting of a . . .

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State Assessments Rebound; Numerous Other Measures On the Rise

State Assessments Rebound; Numerous Other Measures On the Rise

Posted Date: 10/10/2023

On Tuesday, Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson provided data, including improved state assessment results, showing Kansas public schools are progressing on numerous fronts.  "We’re going in . . .

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KASB Launches BOLD 2.0 Cohort

KASB Launches BOLD 2.0 Cohort

Posted Date: 11/07/2023

Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) is pleased to announce the launch of Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) 2.0, a prestigious cohort designed for graduates of the BOLD . . .

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Being Brian: Building Strong Community Relations

Being Brian: Building Strong Community Relations

Posted Date: 09/28/2023

Educational leaders must understand the profound impact that our schools have on our communities. Schools reflect the values, aspirations, and dreams of the neighborhoods they serve. To foster a . . .

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