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Launch of the 2025 Kansas Teacher Retention Initiative

  The 2025 Kansas Teacher Retention Survey is now open, and we encourage your district to take part in this important effort to better understand teacher engagement and retention across the

Enrollment Trends in Kansas Public Education

Kansas school district enrollment fell by about 2,000 students, or 0.4 percent, in the 2024-25 school year compared to the previous year. The decline is primarily due to falling birth rates and to

KASB Names 2025-26 BOLD Class

Twenty-seven school officials from across Kansas have been selected to KASB’s 2025-26 Business Operations Leadership Development (B.O.L.D.) class of school leaders. The BOLD program focuses on the

KASB Announces 2025-26 ACES Class

he 2025-2026 Academy for Communication and Engagement in Schools — ACES — is officially underway with 12 new and emerging school communications professionals from KASB member districts across the

New Communication Plan Service Helps Drive Sustainable Success of District Strategic Plans

From student outcomes and teacher retention to facility planning and resource alignment, strategic planning is essential for school districts of every size. Implementing a multi-year plan and

KASB Announces the 2026 Thrive Class

KASB is proud to announce the second class of Thrive, a year-long human resources learning cohort for school district leaders. The cohort will gather five times throughout the year at sites across

Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Essential Services for Kansas Students

Students in every Kansas school district rely on federal funding to support essential educational services. Last week, school districts across the country — including here in Kansas — were notified

More Kansans Earning High School and Postsecondary Credentials

Nearly 10 years ago, the Kansas State Board of Education adopted its Kansans Can vision, with goals of increasing high school graduation and postsecondary attainment.  There is evidence that the

The 8 Characteristics of Effective Boards: How Deerfield’s Board Built Trust, Delivered on Promises

This month, we’re spotlighting Deerfield USD 216 for its commitment to the eighth characteristic: Team Development — investing in training and development to build shared knowledge, values and

Being Brian: Refocus Your Board on What Really Matters

As the school year wraps up and districts across Kansas prepare to close the books on one fiscal year and begin another, now is the perfect time to pause and reflect: What does your board want to

The 8 Characteristics of Effective Boards: Built on Trust, Holton Forms United, Collaborative Team

As part of our series on the Eight Characteristics of Effective School Boards, we’re highlighting districts that bring these principles to life. This month, we focused on the seventh characteristic:

Being Brian: Leading as a Unified Team 

The best school boards operate as a team — working together with their superintendent to move their districts forward. Some call it the “Great 8” — seven board members and one superintendent, all

Census Data Shows Continued Growth in Kansas Educational Attainment

Kansas educational attainment reached new highs on several measures in 2023 and its national ranking for young adults increased over 2022, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Kansas High School Graduation Rates Rise Over Past Decade

Graduation rates in Kansas have increased over the past 10 years according to new data from the U.S. Department of Education. This includes major student groups that have historically lagged behind.

The 8 Characteristics of Effective Boards: Focusing on People, Dodge City Aligns Goals and Resources

As part of our series on the Eight Characteristics of Effective School Boards, we’re highlighting districts that bring these principles to life. This month, we focus on the sixth characteristic: