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Kansas Ranks High in Most New Measures of Education Quality
Several national organizations have recently released reports ranking or grading state educational systems or outcomes, and KASB has updated its own ranking system. Most rank Kansas quite high. The
August 30, 2023
Being Brian: Looking Beyond the Test Scores
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
August 29, 2023
Kansas school board member elected to national committee
TinaRae Scott serves on the national, state and local levels
August 28, 2023
KASB Announces the 2023 Thrive Class
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
August 15, 2023
Lawrence's College & Career Academy Wins National Award
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
August 11, 2023
Lawrence's College & Career Academy Wins National Award
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
August 11, 2023
The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 3: How Have Education Results Changed
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
August 11, 2023
The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 2: How External Factors Have Changed School Funding
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
August 11, 2023
The Story of Kansas Public Education, Part 1: Changing Student Needs Changed School Employment
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
August 11, 2023
Being Brian: Strategies for Effective Leadership
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
July 26, 2023
Kansas Punching Above Its Weight - Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes
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
July 10, 2023
Being Brian: Creating Policies that Guide Student Success
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
July 5, 2023
Salina Enrollment Campaign Wins National Award
Salina Public Schools has been awarded a Gold Medallion from the National School Public Relations Association, recognizing a 2022 enrollment marketing campaign with highest honors.
June 9, 2023
Being Brian: Is Your School in a Bad Mood?
Right now we are entering the last few weeks of school and preparing to celebrate our graduates and the end of another successful school year. As the last day of school approaches, districts begin
May 19, 2023
The Benefits of an Increased Graduation Rate in Kansas
May is the month for most school graduations, and although final data about the class of 2023 will not be known for some time, there is already much to celebrate. These students have earned diplomas
May 17, 2023