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How TinaRae Scott Went From Dedicated Volunteer to KASB President

Being selected to serve as 2024 KASB President is just the latest in a career that has seen TinaRae volunteer for just about everything possible, often finding herself leading the effort. She spent

Eudora Raises Graduation Rate by "Helping School Work for Each Student"

With a 98.6 percent graduation rate in 2022, Eudora USD 491 had the highest rate of any Kansas district over 1,600 students. That rate was also a 13 percent increase over the previous five

Osage City Raises Graduation Rate, Test Scores as a Community of Caring

Osage City USD 420, located 40 miles south of Topeka, had a 15.7 percent increase in its graduation rate from 2017 to 2022. The increase was the largest of any Kansas district in its enrollment

Moscow is Boosting Academic Success for Well-Rounded Graduate

Moscow USD 209 in far southwest Kansas has just 150 students. They have made strides in raising academic achievement by increasing learning time and targeted student help, strengthening the

Lakin Redesigns High School to Boost Graduation Rate

Lakin USD 215 in one of just two Kansas districts in the 500-1600 enrollment category that had a 100 percent graduation rate in 2022. This represented a 9.1 percent increase between 2017 and 2023.

Being Brian: Embracing Paradoxes in Leadership

As you kick off a new fiscal year and tackle the challenges of reorganizing your board team, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what makes leadership truly effective. With new leaders stepping in

KASB Advocates Say Collaboration Led to Successful Legislative Session

The 2024 session fully funded the Gannon school finance law, including the cost-of-living adjustment in base state aid to help school districts keep up with inflation. It also provided the largest

Kansas Updates MHIT Program and Secures Grant for School-Based Health Services

During the 2024 legislative session, several changes were made to the Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT) Program, most notably transferring administrative oversight of the program from the

Cheney Says Intentional Steps Lead to High Outcomes

With about 780 students, Cheney USD 268, west of Wichita has some of the highest educational outcomes in the state. School leaders credit a community culture of high expectations. Cheney’s

Dexter Finds Student Focus Key to Success

Located in Cowley County in southeastern Kansas, Dexter USD 471 is showing academic performance and graduation rates significantly higher than expected for its size and student characteristics.

Being Brian: Put Your Planning into Action

In a recent blog, we touched on the importance of aligning resources to your strategic plan. As we move into the summer months, it’s the perfect time to start discussing the next steps. Zig Ziglar

Oxford Educators Say Team Effort Supports Improving Outcomes

Oxford USD 358, located south of Wichita, serves about 360 students. They have seen significant improvement on state assessments and graduation rates. From 2017 to 2022, the district saw the number

Caldwell Credits School-Community Ties for Success

Caldwell celebrates its history as the first Kansas “cow town” on the Chisholm Trail for cattle driven from Texas to Kansas railroads in the decades after the Civil War. Today, Caldwell USD 360,

Independence Puts Focus on Academic and Postsecondary Success

With about 2,000 students, Independence USD 446 is one of the largest districts in the southeast corner of Kansas. It also had a large percentage of high need students. Students from low-income

High Community Standards Drive Results in Nemaha Central

Nemaha Central USD 115 has some of the top academic results in the state. The northeast Kansas district has around 610 students. The total percentage eligible for free and reduced-price meals was