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Wallace County Combines Change with Consistency for Graduation, Postsecondary Success
With just over 200 students, Wallace County USD 241 is still the “big” district in the county located on the Colorado border. It also achieved some of the highest student results for districts with
August 13, 2024
Applications Open for the Western Kansas Leadership Academy
Superintendents and principals are invited to nominate teachers and other school leaders with the interest and aptitude for moving into building and district leadership to the Western Kansas
August 6, 2024
How TinaRae Scott Went From Dedicated Volunteer to KASB President
Being selected to serve as 2024 KASB President is just the latest in a career that has seen TinaRae volunteer for just about everything possible, often finding herself leading the effort.
She spent
August 5, 2024
Eudora Raises Graduation Rate by "Helping School Work for Each Student"
With a 98.6 percent graduation rate in 2022, Eudora USD 491 had the highest rate of any Kansas district over 1,600 students. That rate was also a 13 percent increase over the previous five
August 5, 2024
Osage City Raises Graduation Rate, Test Scores as a Community of Caring
Osage City USD 420, located 40 miles south of Topeka, had a 15.7 percent increase in its graduation rate from 2017 to 2022. The increase was the largest of any Kansas district in its enrollment
July 30, 2024
Moscow is Boosting Academic Success for Well-Rounded Graduate
Moscow USD 209 in far southwest Kansas has just 150 students. They have made strides in raising academic achievement by increasing learning time and targeted student help, strengthening the
July 23, 2024
Lakin Redesigns High School to Boost Graduation Rate
Lakin USD 215 in one of just two Kansas districts in the 500-1600 enrollment category that had a 100 percent graduation rate in 2022. This represented a 9.1 percent increase between 2017 and 2023.
July 23, 2024
Being Brian: Embracing Paradoxes in Leadership
As you kick off a new fiscal year and tackle the challenges of reorganizing your board team, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what makes leadership truly effective. With new leaders stepping in
July 23, 2024
KASB Advocates Say Collaboration Led to Successful Legislative Session
The 2024 session fully funded the Gannon school finance law, including the cost-of-living adjustment in base state aid to help school districts keep up with inflation. It also provided the largest
April 26, 2024
Kansas Updates MHIT Program and Secures Grant for School-Based Health Services
During the 2024 legislative session, several changes were made to the Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT) Program, most notably transferring administrative oversight of the program from the
April 26, 2024
Cheney Says Intentional Steps Lead to High Outcomes
With about 780 students, Cheney USD 268, west of Wichita has some of the highest educational outcomes in the state. School leaders credit a community culture of high expectations.
Cheney’s
July 2, 2024
Dexter Finds Student Focus Key to Success
Located in Cowley County in southeastern Kansas, Dexter USD 471 is showing academic performance and graduation rates significantly higher than expected for its size and student characteristics.
July 2, 2024
Being Brian: Put Your Planning into Action
In a recent blog, we touched on the importance of aligning resources to your strategic plan. As we move into the summer months, it’s the perfect time to start discussing the next steps.
Zig Ziglar
June 20, 2024
Oxford Educators Say Team Effort Supports Improving Outcomes
Oxford USD 358, located south of Wichita, serves about 360 students. They have seen significant improvement on state assessments and graduation rates. From 2017 to 2022, the district saw the number
June 20, 2024
Caldwell Credits School-Community Ties for Success
Caldwell celebrates its history as the first Kansas “cow town” on the Chisholm Trail for cattle driven from Texas to Kansas railroads in the decades after the Civil War. Today, Caldwell USD 360,
June 20, 2024