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Taking Notes: Every Graduation is a Success Story

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

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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KASB Legislative Update, April 28

KASB Legislative Update, April 28

Posted Date: 04/28/2023

Gannon funding bill sent to governor; also expands current voucher program, shortchanges special education . . .

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KASB Legislative Update, April 27

KASB Legislative Update, April 27

Posted Date: 04/27/2023

Education pending as Legislature nears end of session . . .

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KASB Legislative Update, April 26

KASB Legislative Update, April 26

Posted Date: 04/26/2023

Two education bills emerge from conference committee; special ed still held hostage to vouchers . . .

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KASB Legislative Update, April 25

KASB Legislative Update, April 25

Posted Date: 04/25/2023

Kelly encourages education advocates; conference committee set to meet . . .

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KASB Legislative Update, April 24

KASB Legislative Update, April 24

Posted Date: 04/24/2023

Kelly vetoes so-called parents' rights bill; calls on Legislature to fund K-12, special ed . . .

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Legislators return to Topeka with education issues unresolved

Legislators return to Topeka with education issues unresolved

Posted Date: 04/24/2023

KASB encourages lawmakers to abide by Gannon, increase SPED, reject vouchers . . .

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Being Brian: Building a Balanced Budget

Being Brian: Building a Balanced Budget

Posted Date: 04/19/2023

Throughout the month of April many people are thinking about warm weather and making summer plans, but it is also the time for board members to begin evaluating and building the district's annual . . .

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State Board of Education April Meeting Highlights

State Board of Education April Meeting Highlights

Posted Date: 04/13/2023

The Kansas State Board of Education held a one-day business meeting on April 11 before touring the State School for the Deaf in Olathe and School for the Blind in Kansas City on April 12. Here are . . .

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