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Amid workforce shortage, employability skills -- not test scores -- are key, workforce officials say

Amid workforce shortage, employability skills -- not test scores -- are key, workforce officials say

Posted Date: 12/09/2022

The education council put its finishing touches on recommendations that will be presented to Gov. Laura Kelly next month . . .

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Training, collaboration help bring Blue Ribbon success to Cottonwood Elementary School

Training, collaboration help bring Blue Ribbon success to Cottonwood Elementary School

Posted Date: 12/09/2022

School climate is inviting and academically driven with emphasis on relationships . . .

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Professional development helps Blue Ribbon School Morris Hill meet needs of unique blend of students

Professional development helps Blue Ribbon School Morris Hill meet needs of unique blend of students

Posted Date: 12/08/2022

Strategies focus on building strong relationships between students, families and staff and using data to develop appropriate interventions for students who struggle . . .

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Relationships are key at Kansas Blue Ribbon School R.L. Wright Elementary

Relationships are key at Kansas Blue Ribbon School R.L. Wright Elementary

Posted Date: 12/07/2022

Listening to the community, families helps drive student success . . .

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Principal for a Day program provides glimpse into how much public school education has changed

Principal for a Day program provides glimpse into how much public school education has changed

Posted Date: 11/22/2022

What I saw was different from when I went to school or when my children went to school . . .

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Being Brian: Thank you!

Being Brian: Thank you!

Posted Date: 11/17/2022

KASB's strength is directly connected to the level of engagement from you, the members. . . .

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The path to postsecondary success in Kansas schools

The path to postsecondary success in Kansas schools

Posted Date: 10/27/2022

Each step beyond high school results, on average, in higher income, more employment options and less chance of being in poverty . . .

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Long-term Strategic Professional Development Planning to Increase Teacher Retention

Long-term Strategic Professional Development Planning to Increase Teacher Retention

Posted Date: 10/27/2022

Lack of teachers. It’s a growing concern for schools and districts around the nation. It was painfully obvious for me this year as I looked at my sons' middle school schedules and saw "TBD" for the . . .

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Tallman Education Report: Using the data to help students improve

Tallman Education Report: Using the data to help students improve

Posted Date: 10/10/2022

Major reports showing student achievement are coming out in the next few weeks. An honest assessment and plans moving forward are essential . . .

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Being Brian: Plans may change, but the process of planning is crucial

Being Brian: Plans may change, but the process of planning is crucial

Posted Date: 10/07/2022

In developing a strategic plan, school boards must focus on what it will take to drive student success . . .

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