KASB News

Kansas Board Solutions adds new position to support growth

Posted Date: 05/14/2022

Kansas Board Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kansas Association of School Boards is growing to better support the KASB members. Launched in July of 2021, this subsidiary has a mission . . .

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Taking Notes: Lifting up the voices of teachers, parents and board members

Posted Date: 02/03/2022

Recently, the 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year team visited the Statehouse and was asked by legislators to share their thoughts on the state of education in Kansas. Here's what they said. . . .

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New enrollment data shows schools haven't recovered

Posted Date: 01/21/2022

Last school year, the first full year of the COVID-19 pandemic, public school district enrollment dropped 15,667 students, or 3.2 percent, the most significant enrollment decline since current . . .

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Tallman Education Report: Gannon funding, tax cuts, debt repayment in Gov. Kelly's proposed budget

Posted Date: 01/14/2022

Unprecedented levels of cash balances in state general fund give governor, Legislature room to maneuver . . .

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President's Perspective: Foundations have been laid for the next leaders

Posted Date: 12/13/2021

Ad Astra per Aspera is more than just a state motto, it’s way of life . . .

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Board Life: Advocacy is part of the job

Posted Date: 12/09/2021

As we prepare for the 2022 Kansas legislative session, I’d like to talk about why local board of education members should advocate for their schools and how the Kansas Association of School Boards . . .

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Being Brian: Kansas Foundations

Posted Date: 11/18/2021

It has been a whirlwind past couple of weeks in my personal life with the professional transition that just occurred. As I look forward to becoming the Executive Director of KASB, I find myself . . .

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Taking Notes: A different kind of factory

Posted Date: 11/18/2021

Just to emphasize why schools exist, the State Board of Education has adopted a very unfactory-like Kansans Can vision . . .

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Dr. Brian Jordan selected to lead KASB as executive director

Posted Date: 11/15/2021

Jordan will soon embark on a statewide tour to hear from local school board members on how KASB can support their efforts . . .

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What Veterans Day teaches us about public education: A tale of two military children

Posted Date: 11/11/2021

KASB Member Engagement Staff members Rachel Thomas and Alec Madrigal write about their experiences growing up in military communities to celebrate Veteran's Day. Rachel Thomas shares her realization . . .

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