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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
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