KASB News

State Education Commissioner Watson plans statewide tour to gain input

Posted Date: 06/08/2021

He said he hopes the meetings will attract school board members, teachers, parents, students, business leaders, higher education officials and anyone interested in public education . . .

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Spring Hill Middle School principal wins national recognition

Posted Date: 06/04/2021

Trevor Goertzen was recently selected as one of three 2021 Digital Principals of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. . . .

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Taking notes: In defense of a system

Posted Date: 05/20/2021

Love them or hate them, the importance of public schools was brought into sharp focus during this pandemic . . .

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What increased K-12 funding means for Kansas students and schools

Posted Date: 05/18/2021

New funding will make up ground lost to inflation, support learning, and help student recover from COVID. . . .

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Legislature and school funding: It's all about results

Posted Date: 05/13/2021

More than ever, schools will be under scrutiny for measurable student success. . . .

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Improved economic conditions forecast

Posted Date: 05/04/2021

Most key economic variables and indicators have recovered significantly but COVID-19 and new variants still pose potential threats to any recovery . . .

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How are requirements on public and private schools different?

Posted Date: 04/29/2021

As the Kansas Legislature has been considering expanding public funding for students to attend private schools, people have been asking about differences in requirements between public and private . . .

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School finance kicked down the road again

Posted Date: 04/28/2021

The decision to delay consideration of school finance means deliberations and votes on K-12 funding will be part of packed agenda when legislators return Monday . . .

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President's Perspective: We have a chance to be courageous and find a way forward

Posted Date: 04/21/2021

Whether it’s in our neighborhoods, in our local board rooms or in the Capitol, the only real change will come through open, honest reflection . . .

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First Kansans Can Star Recognition Program awards announced

Posted Date: 04/13/2021

The program recognizes districts for success in outcomes deemed necessary to produce successful students . . .

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