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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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