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Mark Tallman Visits Kansas School Districts Setting the Bar for Student Achievement
Recently, Mark Tallman, KASB Associate Executive Director of Educational Advocacy visited six school districts across Kansas that are setting the bar for student achievement.
Whether it’s
March 4, 2024
Derby Using Budget Needs Assessment to Support Improving Student Outcomes
Kansas school boards are required to conduct a needs assessment of each school building in their district as part of the annual budget process. The needs assessments along with test results must be
January 30, 2024
Being Brian: Building Relationships with Legislators
It's that time of year again when the state legislature convenes for the 2024 legislative session in Topeka. You might be thinking, "What does this have to do with me, a local school board member?"
January 29, 2024
Summer Teacher Academy Offers High School Students Exposure to the Profession
With the current high level of concern about the shortage of qualified educators, one strategy to help is the Kansas Future Teachers Academy, an annual event hosted by Emporia State University for
January 17, 2024
Being Brian: Celebrating the Past, Looking to the Future
As we approach the end of the year, it's not just a time for festivities and holiday cheer; it's also the perfect time for reflection. It is easy to get caught in the trap of continually pushing
December 19, 2023
Kansas School Districts Setting the Bar for Excellence
In recent weeks, KASB’s Mark Tallman has visited several school districts across Kansas that are setting the bar for student achievement.
Whether it’s attaining a 100 percent high school
December 14, 2023
Twin Valley's Redesigned Efforts Helped Boost Graduation Rate and Postsecondary Success
My final stop among six high-performing districts was Twin Valley USD 240, which serves several small communities north of Salina. Twin Valley’s five-year postsecondary effective rate for 2015-2020
December 13, 2023
How Beloit Used Student Involvement to Raise Graduation Rates and Postsecondary Success
My third day of visiting high success districts in north central Kansas began in Beloit, where our I was joined by KASB Leadership Field Specialists Gary Sechrist and Marcia Weseman to visit a
December 13, 2023
Republic County boosts Postsecondary Education, Adds a Senior Project on Career interests
The second day of my tour of six districts with high success rates in North Central Kansas ended in Republic County USD 109 at the high school in Belleville, where I met with Board President Brent
December 13, 2023
Remington Elementary School Recognized for Character Education
One of just three Kansas schools honored for the character education programs, Remington Elementary School, Remington USD 206, was recognized as an Honorable Mention School of Character in spring
December 6, 2023
Bickerdyke Elementary School, Russell USD 407, Recognized for Character Education
I visited Bickerdyke Elementary School in Russell USD 407, which was recognized in spring 2023 as an “emerging school of character.” Leaders shared that their character education program allows the
December 6, 2023
Beloit Junior/Senior High School Honored for Character Education
In Spring 2023, Beloit Junior/Senior High School in Beloit USD 273 was selected as one of 73 state Schools of Character, by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in
December 6, 2023
Character Education Improves Student Learning, Say Leaders of Honored Programs
Three Kansas schools have been honored for the character education programs this year, and one is being honored this month as one of just 38 national schools and districts of character.
Earlier
December 6, 2023
Kansas Board Member Leaving After 40 years of Service in Southwestern Heights
Forty years is a long time to serve on a local school board. Ten elections and nearly 500 monthly meetings, not counting special meetings and all other obligations.
There are no official records
December 1, 2023
Concordia Finds Success with a Focus on Industry Credentials, Concurrent Enrollment and CTE
The second day and third stop touring six districts in north central Kansas was Concordia USD 333. The largest of the six, Concordia was selected for raising its graduation rate by 12.6% from 2015
December 1, 2023