KASB News

Numbers of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing

Posted Date: 01/25/2023

The number of Kansas students identified with disabilities under federal and state special education laws has increased nearly as much since 2005 as total student enrollment in public . . .

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The Angie Address: Let Your Voice Be Heard

Posted Date: 03/27/2023

January is a month of reflection and resolution, often considered a reset as we enter a new year. It also happens to be a month of recognition. In fact, January is School Board Recognition Month, . . .

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Increased educational outcomes lead to increase in Kansans income

Posted Date: 01/25/2023

Increased education attainment has helped raise Kansan's earnings and cut poverty rates when compared to previous education data, according to new U.S. census data for 2021. The average annual . . .

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January Student Success News

Posted Date: 01/23/2023

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, . . .

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Being Brian: The Science Behind School Innovation

Posted Date: 03/22/2023

Throughout my journey in education, I have seen first-hand how public schools have changed and adapted to students' growing needs. Now as the executive director of KASB, I hear from board members . . .

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Kansas sets new high for graduation rate in 2022

Posted Date: 01/18/2023

According to new data released by the Kansas State Department of Education, the Kansas graduation rate for public high schools in 2022 increased to 89.1 percent, the highest graduation rate since . . .

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Being Brian: Recognizing School Board Members Across Kansas

Posted Date: 01/13/2023

As we enter January and the calendar rolls to a new year, new faces are being appointed to lead school boards across Kansas. January also happens to be School Board Recognition Month. Current and . . .

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State Board of Education Set to Elect New Chair, Vice Chair

Posted Date: 01/06/2023

On Tuesday, January 10, the State Board of Education will elect a chair and vice chair as it brings on three new members. The current chair is Jim Porter, R-Fredonia, and the vice chair is Janet . . .

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Stay Up to Date on the Kansas Legislature with KASB

Posted Date: 01/04/2023

KASB is urging Kansas school board members to stay up-to-date on the 2023 legislative session, which begins Monday, January 9. Many issues affecting public education will be considered by . . .

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Being Brian: Prepping for the Legislative Session

Posted Date: 12/16/2022

The legislative session is just around the corner, and the KASB advocacy staff has been busy for the last couple months laying the foundation for their advocacy work. . . .

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