KASB President’s Perspective: New year, new voices but no time to relax

Posted Date: 02/04/2020

By Shannon Kimball KASB President Lawrence USD 497 The start of the new year and the new semester coincides with an opportunity for new (or renewed) resolve and fresh perspectives on the many . . .

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Kansas’ Frank Henderson selected for position on path to become NSBA president

Posted Date: 02/04/2020

By John Heim KASB Executive Director Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm once said, “Those who devote their lives to serving our country, children, and neighborhoods are giving back. They . . .

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KASB selects 2020 Leadership for Tomorrow class

Posted Date: 02/18/2020

The Kansas Association of School Boards is pleased to announce its Leadership for Tomorrow Class of 2020.  Participants are nominated and then chosen through an application process that . . .

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Tell us your Kansans Can story

Posted Date: 02/27/2020

About 2 1/2 years ago, Kansas embarked on an education adventure.  Under the Kansans Can School Redesign Project, schools were asked to change their operations around five specific outcomes . . .

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Gov. Kelly signs proclamation for Public Schools Week

Posted Date: 02/28/2020

Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday put an exclamation point on Public Schools Week, signing a proclamation that notes the importance of public schools to the future of Kansas. Kansas public schools . . .

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KASB President’s Perspective: First things first: Kids can’t learn if they’re not socially...

Posted Date: 03/03/2020

By Shannon Kimball KASB President Lawrence USD 497 In early February, representatives of school counselors and mental health professionals from across Kansas testified in Topeka before the House . . .

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Longtime educator, Michael Pomarico, 72, has died

Posted Date: 01/04/2021

Longtime educator and former KASB employee, Michael Pomarico, 72, died March 19 in Garden City. Michael dedicated his life to education and improving educational opportunities for all children. He . . .

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Survey feedback & 2020-21 gameplan

Posted Date: 01/04/2021

This document provides a summary of the responses received from a survey of superintendents, board clerks, deputy clerks, data stewards, and data steward assistants regarding KASB’s annual research . . .

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KASB Board sees successes of Lawrence school district

Posted Date: 01/04/2021

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KASB President’s Perspective: Kids can’t learn if they’re not socially & emotionally ready

Posted Date: 01/04/2021

In early February, representatives of school counselors and mental health professionals from across Kansas testified in Topeka before the House Education Committee on the mental health challenges . . .

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