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KASB Announces the 2023 Leadership for Tomorrow Class

The Kansas Association of School Boards is pleased to announce its Leadership for Tomorrow Class of 2023.

February Student Success News

The Kansans Can vision for student success focuses on multiple areas that prepare students to be successful adults, including kindergarten readiness, fundamental academic skills, health and safety,

Kansas Launches New Youth Suicide Prevention App

The Kansas Attorney General's Office recently partnered with national suicide prevention organization, the Jason Foundation, to develop a free mobile app that provides tools and resources to youth

Grants Available to Expand Childcare in Kansas

The Kansas Children's Cabinet is seeking community-based applications for $40 million in funding for the Child Care Capacity Accelerator. The goal is to expand licensed childcare slots in Kansas to

Governor's Education Council Supports Expanding Student Credentials

Gov. Laura Kelly's Council on Education has presented her its final 2022 report, with recommendations to increase the number of students who graduate from the K-12 system with more credentials than

KASB Announces the 2023 Leadership for Tomorrow Class

The Kansas Association of School Boards is pleased to announce its Leadership for Tomorrow Class of 2023.

Caney Valley Students and Staff Discuss Keys to Success

How do you define and measure a successful school system? Then, how do you make it happen?   Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson has highlighted several schools in Kansas for high and

New Education Program Offers $1,000 Grants to Families in Kansas

Qualifying Kansas parents may begin applying for $1,000 one-time grants to pay for educational goods and services that promote learning recovery and academic enrichment on February 22. Businesses

New Kansas Education Attainment Data Shows Mixed Outcomes

Educational levels for residents over age 24 reached new highs in 2021 and ranked among the top 20 states in the nation. Shorter-term measures for 18-24-year-olds were more mixed.   Educational

Louisburg School District Exceeds Expectations

Graduating seniors at one of the state's top-performing school districts had high praise for their school experience and the support they received. They stressed the benefits of what they learned in

Numbers of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing

Being Brian: The Science Behind School Innovation

Throughout my journey in education, I have seen first-hand how public schools have changed and adapted to students' growing needs. Now as the executive director of KASB, I hear from board members

Kansas sets new high for graduation rate in 2022

According to new data released by the Kansas State Department of Education, the Kansas graduation rate for public high schools in 2022 increased to 89.1 percent, the highest graduation rate since

Being Brian: Recognizing School Board Members Across Kansas

As we enter January and the calendar rolls to a new year, new faces are being appointed to lead school boards across Kansas. January also happens to be School Board Recognition Month. Current and

State Board of Education Set to Elect New Chair, Vice Chair

On Tuesday, January 10, the State Board of Education will elect a chair and vice chair as it brings on three new members.   The current chair is Jim Porter, R-Fredonia, and the vice chair is Janet