KASB News

First state math and reading tests after COVID show decline, especially in math

Posted Date: 11/11/2021

In the first statewide results since the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas state student assessments showed declines as expected by state education experts. In 2021, six percent more students scored at the . . .

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Taking Notes: Don't forget your teachers

Posted Date: 09/21/2021

Let’s get back to supporting each other through some difficult times, especially our teachers, families and students . . .

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To lead you have to care

Posted Date: 10/07/2021

For all of us now — leaders, followers and everyone in between — we’re learning about what kind of people we are . . .

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KASB's BOLD class selected from across Kansas

Posted Date: 09/27/2021

The Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) program focuses on the daily operations and long-range planning to run a school district . . .

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President's Perspective: Best way to educate students is to engage families

Posted Date: 09/28/2021

Let’s safely invite our patrons back into our buildings to re-establish the bonds that have been severed through closed mindedness, isolated social media posts and physical separation . . .

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Board Life: Good Governance

Posted Date: 09/29/2021

I recently spent an evening helping some friends who are local political candidates and went home feeling cautiously optimistic despite the overwhelming negativity surrounding so many of our city . . .

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What state assessments tell us about student success - and what they don't tell

Posted Date: 09/30/2021

Results of state reading and math tests frequently raise questions about what those results mean for student success, and whether they are improving or not . . .

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I'm From Kansas: The space between listening and deciding

Posted Date: 10/01/2021

What makes a great elected official? A listener? A problem-solver? A researcher? A discerner? A leader. He was an outstanding elected official. He listened to people and acted based on their . . .

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What Kansas school districts spend per pupil - and why

Posted Date: 10/07/2021

School funding pays for teachers, counselors, nurses, buses, meals, buildings and more. Kansas spends below the U.S. average, and has smaller classes sizes. . . .

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Heading toward the finish line

Posted Date: 10/12/2021

Keep your chins up, Board candidates; election season is almost over! You’re probably preparing for your umpteenth candidate forum or reviewing that last campaign mailing piece. You’re getting . . .

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