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Frank Henderson's Journey to Becoming an Educational Leader
Growing up in a small town in Western Kansas, Frank S. Henderson, Jr., realized early on that education was the key to success. He didn’t know his life’s journey would take him to the halls of state
November 15, 2023
K-12 Aid Projected To Be at Lowest Share of State General Fund Budget in 27 Years
When the Kansas Legislature was debating how to address the Gannon school finance lawsuit in the mid-2010’s, some legislators said they worried that the school funding would take over the state
November 7, 2023
Being Brian: Navigating Transitions in Your Board
As we enter November, it's not only the holidays that are around the corner, but also board elections. Elections usher in new board members, bringing fresh faces and perspectives to the table.
November 1, 2023
State Reading and Math Tests Improve After COVID-19 Decline
Average Kansas state reading and math scores for tests taken last spring rose for the first time since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education and posted the largest increase since the
October 31, 2023
Kansas Attorney General Seeks End of Kansas Supreme Court Jurisdiction in School Finance Case
In a move that could affect future K-12 funding, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has asked the Kansas Supreme Court to end its jurisdiction in the Gannon school finance case.
In a motion
October 13, 2023
KASB Urges Best Practices On Managing School Meal Debt
KASB urges school districts to use best practices in managing students’ meal debt and ensuring they're using best practices in managing students’ meal debt and making sure no child goes hungry in
October 11, 2023
Select Education Panel Concludes Its Work; No SPED Task Force Meeting
Members of the Select Committee on Education say they will dive into the special education formula during the 2024 legislative session.
But the legislator responsible for calling a meeting of a
October 11, 2023
State Assessments Rebound; Numerous Other Measures On the Rise
On Tuesday, Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson provided data, including improved state assessment results, showing Kansas public schools are progressing on numerous fronts.
"We’re going in
October 10, 2023
KASB Launches BOLD 2.0 Cohort
Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) is pleased to announce the launch of Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) 2.0, a prestigious cohort designed for graduates of the BOLD
November 7, 2023
Being Brian: Building Strong Community Relations
Educational leaders must understand the profound impact that our schools have on our communities. Schools reflect the values, aspirations, and dreams of the neighborhoods they serve. To foster a
September 28, 2023
Kansas Education Partners Launch Survey to Inform & Improve Teacher Retention Statewide
The 2023 Kansas Teacher Retention Survey, powered by the Educator Perceptions & Insights Center (EPIC) seeks the participation of public educators in a research study to investigate teacher
September 27, 2023
The Vital Link Between Schools and Communities
As Kansas students, families and educators have settled into a new school year, it is worth reflecting on the close ties between public schools and the communities they serve.
The Kansas
September 26, 2023
KASB Names 2023-24 BOLD Class
Twenty-seven school officials from across Kansas have been selected for KASB’s Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) class of school leaders.
The BOLD program focuses on the daily
November 7, 2023
KASB to Visit Six Kansas Districts with High Graduation and Postsecondary success
The Kansas State Board of Education has identified three important and measurable outcomes for student success: state reading and math assessments, which are an indication of how well students are
September 13, 2023
Kansans Have a Lot to Be Proud of in Their Public Schools
Kansas students, teachers and families have a lot to be proud of in their Kansas public schools.
More Kansas students than ever are graduating high school and more of them are finishing school
August 30, 2023