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Reinventing Kansas Schools
In a recent column headlined “America should be in the middle of a schools revolution,” author David Brooks cited a series of “alarming statistics” that he argued should make this a moment of
March 15, 2023

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.
March 14, 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,
February 28, 2023

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
February 16, 2023

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
February 15, 2023

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
February 20, 2023

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.
March 14, 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
February 10, 2023

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
February 8, 2023

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
February 2, 2023

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
January 27, 2023

Numbers of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing
January 25, 2023

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
March 22, 2023

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
January 18, 2023

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
January 13, 2023