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The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 2: How External Factors Have Changed School Funding
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
August 11, 2023
The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 1: Changing Student Needs Changed School Employment
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
August 11, 2023
Being Brian: Strategies for Effective Leadership
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
July 26, 2023
Kansas Punching Above Its Weight - Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes
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
July 10, 2023
Being Brian: Creating Policies that Guide Student Success
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
July 5, 2023
Salina Enrollment Campaign Wins National Award
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.
June 9, 2023
Being Brian: Is Your School in a Bad Mood?
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
May 19, 2023
The Benefits of an Increased Graduation Rate in Kansas
May is the month for most school graduations, and although final data about the class of 2023 will not be known for some time, there is already much to celebrate. These students have earned diplomas
May 17, 2023
Taking Notes: Every Graduation is a Success Story
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
May 10, 2023
Kansas Implementing Plans to Improve Reading Skills
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
May 8, 2023
Being Brian: Building a Balanced Budget
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
April 19, 2023
Kansas Schools Program Saves Districts $7 Million in Natural Gas Costs
KASB and its natural gas supplier, WoodRiver Energy, proudly announce that the KASB Energy Management Program saved participating districts more than $7 million last year.
April 6, 2023
Westview Elementary Closes Achievement Gap Despite Poverty, Language Barriers
I've been visiting Kansas schools that have won national or State Board of Education recognition for showing improvement in the State Board's Kansans Can outcomes: academic achievement, graduation
May 21, 2024
Westview Elementary Closes Achievement Gap Despite Poverty, Language Barriers
I've been visiting Kansas schools that have won national or State Board of Education recognition for showing improvement in the State Board's Kansans Can outcomes: academic achievement, graduation
April 4, 2023
March Student Success News
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,
March 27, 2023