KASB News

Being Brian: Looking Beyond the Test Scores

Posted Date: 08/29/2023

State reading and math assessment results have long been a benchmark for student achievement in public education. But as education evolves, you may question the value of these scores and their . . .

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Kansas school board member elected to national committee

Posted Date: 08/28/2023

TinaRae Scott serves on the national, state and local levels . . .

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KASB Announces the 2023 Thrive Class

Posted Date: 08/15/2023

Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) is proud to announce the launch of Thrive, a year-long human resources learning cohort for school district leaders. The cohort will gather five times . . .

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Lawrence's College & Career Academy Wins National Award

Posted Date: 08/11/2023

At Lawrence USD 497’s College & Career Academy, students are at the center of a learning experience that will launch them into the next phase of their lives. “I’ve always believed that students . . .

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The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 3: How Have Education Results Changed

Posted Date: 08/11/2023

How have educational results changed following changes in students, staffing, and funding? In two previous posts, I’ve been sharing a recent conversation with a long-time friend who often brings . . .

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The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 2: How External Factors Have Changed School Funding

Posted Date: 08/11/2023

How has school funding changed compared to inflation and other measures? In a previous post, I shared the first part of a recent conversation with a long-time friend who often brings me questions . . .

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The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 1: Changing Student Needs Changed School Employment

Posted Date: 08/11/2023

How have changes in student numbers and needs changed school employment? It’s a school board election year in 2023, which means attention to public education issues. I recently had lunch with a . . .

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Being Brian: Strategies for Effective Leadership

Posted Date: 07/26/2023

Just like January starts the beginning of a new calendar year, in public education, July starts the beginning of the fiscal year for districts. There are probably new faces in your district and new . . .

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Kansas Punching Above Its Weight - Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes

Posted Date: 07/10/2023

KASB has posted a new report on K-12 education funding and outcomes in Kansas and other states. Kansas continues to lag behind the U.S. average in per-pupil funding. Despite increasing state . . .

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Being Brian: Creating Policies that Guide Student Success

Posted Date: 07/05/2023

In a world where progress is constant, updating education policies is essential to continue providing the best environment for student success. KASB provides our members policy updates twice a year . . .

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