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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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,