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Strong Focus on Individual Plans of Study Boosts Postsecondary Success in Frontenac
Frontenac USD 249 in southeast Kansas serves about 1,000 students. The number of students with high needs is 55.8 percent, about 10 percentage points below the state average. In the years 2016-2020,
March 4, 2024
Haysville and Salina Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Using Parent Outreach and Support
Chronic absenteeism is linked to lower academic performance, and students who already lag in outcomes miss school at higher rates. Absenteeism increased during the COVID pandemic, both in Kansas and
February 9, 2024
In Kansas, the Good Work Continues
As I write this, not even 24 hours have passed since the news that the Kansas Supreme Court would release oversight of the Gannon settlement that aimed to restore adequate and equitable funding to
February 7, 2024
Reducing Statewide School Mill Levy
Kansas Republican leaders have said they will propose reducing the statewide 20-mill school levy in the 2024 legislative session. The levy is part of how the state funds public education and without
February 1, 2024
Higher Expectations, Career Skills Focus Lifts Topeka's Achievement
In September I visited six districts in North Central Kansas that had graduation rates and postsecondary success rates well above what would be expected, based on their enrollment and percentage of
March 4, 2024
Kansas State Board of Education January Meeting Summary
At their January meeting, the Kansas State Board of Education was briefed on a range of issues that will impact Kansas school districts.
Accreditation & Standards Clarification
Dr. Ben Proctor,
February 1, 2024
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