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

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

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

The 2023 Kansas Teacher Retention Survey, powered by the Educator Perceptions & Insights Center (EPIC) seeks the participation of public educators in a research study to investigate teacher

As Kansas students, families and educators have settled into a new school year, it is worth reflecting on the close ties between public schools and the communities they serve.    The Kansas

Twenty-seven school officials from across Kansas have been selected for KASB’s Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) class of school leaders. The BOLD program focuses on the daily

The Kansas State Board of Education has identified three important and measurable outcomes for student success: state reading and math assessments, which are an indication of how well students are

Kansas students, teachers and families have a lot to be proud of in their Kansas public schools.  More Kansas students than ever are graduating high school and more of them are finishing school

Several national organizations have recently released reports ranking or grading state educational systems or outcomes, and KASB has updated its own ranking system. Most rank Kansas quite high. The

State reading and math assessment results have long been a benchmark for student achievement in public education. But as education evolves, you may question the value of these scores and their

TinaRae Scott serves on the national, state and local levels

Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) is proud to announce the launch of Thrive, a year-long human resources learning cohort for school district leaders. The cohort will gather five times

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

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

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