KASB News

Lawrence's College & Career Academy Wins National Award

Posted Date: 08/11/2023

At Lawrence USD 497’s College & Career Academy, students are at the center of a learning experience that will launch them into the next phase of their lives. “I’ve always believed that students . . .

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The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 3: How Have Education Results Changed

Posted Date: 08/11/2023

How have educational results changed following changes in students, staffing, and funding? In two previous posts, I’ve been sharing a recent conversation with a long-time friend who often brings . . .

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The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 2: How External Factors Have Changed School Funding

Posted Date: 08/11/2023

How has school funding changed compared to inflation and other measures? In a previous post, I shared the first part of a recent conversation with a long-time friend who often brings me questions . . .

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The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 1: Changing Student Needs Changed School Employment

Posted Date: 08/11/2023

How have changes in student numbers and needs changed school employment? It’s a school board election year in 2023, which means attention to public education issues. I recently had lunch with a . . .

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Being Brian: Strategies for Effective Leadership

Posted Date: 07/26/2023

Just like January starts the beginning of a new calendar year, in public education, July starts the beginning of the fiscal year for districts. There are probably new faces in your district and new . . .

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Kansas Punching Above Its Weight - Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes

Posted Date: 07/10/2023

KASB has posted a new report on K-12 education funding and outcomes in Kansas and other states. Kansas continues to lag behind the U.S. average in per-pupil funding. Despite increasing state . . .

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Being Brian: Creating Policies that Guide Student Success

Posted Date: 07/05/2023

In a world where progress is constant, updating education policies is essential to continue providing the best environment for student success. KASB provides our members policy updates twice a year . . .

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New Report Shows Progress and Gaps in Educational Attainment

Posted Date: 06/21/2023

Kansas ranks 17th in the nation in people who have a "high quality" postsecondary credential, according to a group that promotes learning after high school. With 55.7 percent of Kansans aged 25-65 . . .

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Salina Enrollment Campaign Wins National Award

Posted Date: 06/09/2023

Salina Public Schools has been awarded a Gold Medallion from the National School Public Relations Association, recognizing a 2022 enrollment marketing campaign with highest honors. . . .

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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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