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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

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

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

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

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.

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,

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.   Educational

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

Numbers of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing