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The Number of School-Age Children is Declining, and Will Likely Continue to Fall
Kansas public school enrollment declined slightly this year. There were about 5,200 fewer students according to data compiled by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Other states have also
March 5, 2024
Focus on Social and Emotional Needs, Family Engagement Drives Higher Outcomes in Geary County
Geary County USD 475 in Junction City is the state’s eighth largest district with almost 7,500 students. I visited in October as part of my tour of successful districts. Due to its proximity to Fort
March 4, 2024
Labette County Says Postsecondary Focus, High Expectations Support Higher Student Outcomes
Labette County USD 506 is located in Altamont, in the southeast corner of the state. I visited as part of my tour of districts that do significantly better than expected based on their percentage of
March 4, 2024
Kansas State Board of Education February 2024 Meeting Summary
At their February meeting the Kansas State Board of Education took its strongest stance yet on directing how reading is taught in Kansas. They also approved a narrower list of programs and practices
March 4, 2024
Special Education Local Burden is Even Bigger for Kansas Districts
According to a presentation in the Senate Education Committee on Feb. 29, the total statewide shortfall in special education funding is $423,209,878. Dr. Frank Harwood, Kansas Department of
March 1, 2024
Being Brian: Strategies for Teacher Retention and Recruitment
Teacher retention and recruitment are more than just buzzwords; they're critical challenges faced by school districts across the nation. As education leaders, it's our responsibility to ensure that
February 28, 2024
Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids
During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding.
Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive
March 1, 2024
KASB Announces the 2024 Leadership for Tomorrow Class
The Kansas Association of School Boards is pleased to announce its Leadership for Tomorrow Class of 2024.
Leadership for Tomorrow gives board members, superintendents and administrators time to
February 21, 2024
High Goals, Improved Instruction and Social and Emotional Support Boost Academics in Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs USD 508 is located in southeast Kansas on the Oklahoma border. The district serves about 860 students with nearly 80 percent of those being high needs. Baxter Springs has
March 4, 2024
Strong Focus on Individual Plans of Study Boosts Postsecondary Success in Frontenac
Frontenac USD 249 in southeast Kansas serves about 1,000 students. The number of students with high needs is 55.8 percent, about 10 percentage points below the state average. In the years 2016-2020,
March 4, 2024
Haysville and Salina Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Using Parent Outreach and Support
Chronic absenteeism is linked to lower academic performance, and students who already lag in outcomes miss school at higher rates. Absenteeism increased during the COVID pandemic, both in Kansas and
February 9, 2024
In Kansas, the Good Work Continues
As I write this, not even 24 hours have passed since the news that the Kansas Supreme Court would release oversight of the Gannon settlement that aimed to restore adequate and equitable funding to
February 7, 2024
Reducing Statewide School Mill Levy
Kansas Republican leaders have said they will propose reducing the statewide 20-mill school levy in the 2024 legislative session. The levy is part of how the state funds public education and without
February 1, 2024
Higher Expectations, Career Skills Focus Lifts Topeka's Achievement
In September I visited six districts in North Central Kansas that had graduation rates and postsecondary success rates well above what would be expected, based on their enrollment and percentage of
March 4, 2024
Kansas State Board of Education January Meeting Summary
At their January meeting, the Kansas State Board of Education was briefed on a range of issues that will impact Kansas school districts.
Accreditation & Standards Clarification
Dr. Ben Proctor,
February 1, 2024