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Being Brian: Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together
Even in the best of times, many school districts nationwide have struggled to staff their classrooms with the teachers they need. As we all struggle with the aftereffects of a global pandemic, it is
March 27, 2023

Hillsboro Elementary Students Exceed Standards Through Individualized Approach
Hillsboro Elementary School was one of two Kansas schools honored this year as an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School for positive educational advances and outstanding
March 21, 2023

Internal Assessment Leads to Impressive Improvements in Ingalls District
Ingalls USD 477 is a 230-student, 1A high school district in southwest Kansas, midway between Dodge City and Garden City. It's one of the smaller school districts in Kansas, but Education
March 16, 2023

Reinventing Kansas Schools
In a recent column headlined “America should be in the middle of a schools revolution,” author David Brooks cited a series of “alarming statistics” that he argued should make this a moment of
March 15, 2023

KASB Announces the 2023 Leadership for Tomorrow Class
The Kansas Association of School Boards is pleased to announce its Leadership for Tomorrow Class of 2023.
March 14, 2023

February 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,
February 28, 2023

Kansas Launches New Youth Suicide Prevention App
The Kansas Attorney General's Office recently partnered with national suicide prevention organization, the Jason Foundation, to develop a free mobile app that provides tools and resources to youth
February 16, 2023

Grants Available to Expand Childcare in Kansas
The Kansas Children's Cabinet is seeking community-based applications for $40 million in funding for the Child Care Capacity Accelerator. The goal is to expand licensed childcare slots in Kansas to
February 15, 2023

Governor's Education Council Supports Expanding Student Credentials
Gov. Laura Kelly's Council on Education has presented her its final 2022 report, with recommendations to increase the number of students who graduate from the K-12 system with more credentials than
February 20, 2023

KASB Announces the 2023 Leadership for Tomorrow Class
The Kansas Association of School Boards is pleased to announce its Leadership for Tomorrow Class of 2023.
March 14, 2023

Caney Valley Students and Staff Discuss Keys to Success
How do you define and measure a successful school system? Then, how do you make it happen?
Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson has highlighted several schools in Kansas for high and
February 10, 2023

New Education Program Offers $1,000 Grants to Families in Kansas
Qualifying Kansas parents may begin applying for $1,000 one-time grants to pay for educational goods and services that promote learning recovery and academic enrichment on February 22. Businesses
February 8, 2023

New Kansas Education Attainment Data Shows Mixed Outcomes
Educational levels for residents over age 24 reached new highs in 2021 and ranked among the top 20 states in the nation. Shorter-term measures for 18-24-year-olds were more mixed.
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February 2, 2023

Louisburg School District Exceeds Expectations
Graduating seniors at one of the state's top-performing school districts had high praise for their school experience and the support they received. They stressed the benefits of what they learned in
January 27, 2023

Numbers of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing
January 25, 2023