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Kansas School Districts Setting the Bar for Excellence
In recent weeks, KASB’s Mark Tallman has visited several school districts across Kansas that are setting the bar for student achievement.
Whether it’s attaining a 100 percent high school
December 14, 2023
Twin Valley's Redesigned Efforts Helped Boost Graduation Rate and Postsecondary Success
My final stop among six high-performing districts was Twin Valley USD 240, which serves several small communities north of Salina. Twin Valley’s five-year postsecondary effective rate for 2015-2020
December 13, 2023
How Beloit Used Student Involvement to Raise Graduation Rates and Postsecondary Success
My third day of visiting high success districts in north central Kansas began in Beloit, where our I was joined by KASB Leadership Field Specialists Gary Sechrist and Marcia Weseman to visit a
December 13, 2023
Republic County boosts Postsecondary Education, Adds a Senior Project on Career interests
The second day of my tour of six districts with high success rates in North Central Kansas ended in Republic County USD 109 at the high school in Belleville, where I met with Board President Brent
December 13, 2023
Remington Elementary School Recognized for Character Education
One of just three Kansas schools honored for the character education programs, Remington Elementary School, Remington USD 206, was recognized as an Honorable Mention School of Character in spring
December 6, 2023
Bickerdyke Elementary School, Russell USD 407, Recognized for Character Education
I visited Bickerdyke Elementary School in Russell USD 407, which was recognized in spring 2023 as an “emerging school of character.” Leaders shared that their character education program allows the
December 6, 2023
Beloit Junior/Senior High School Honored for Character Education
In Spring 2023, Beloit Junior/Senior High School in Beloit USD 273 was selected as one of 73 state Schools of Character, by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in
December 6, 2023
Character Education Improves Student Learning, Say Leaders of Honored Programs
Three Kansas schools have been honored for the character education programs this year, and one is being honored this month as one of just 38 national schools and districts of character.
Earlier
December 6, 2023
Kansas Board Member Leaving After 40 years of Service in Southwestern Heights
Forty years is a long time to serve on a local school board. Ten elections and nearly 500 monthly meetings, not counting special meetings and all other obligations.
There are no official records
December 1, 2023
Concordia Finds Success with a Focus on Industry Credentials, Concurrent Enrollment and CTE
The second day and third stop touring six districts in north central Kansas was Concordia USD 333. The largest of the six, Concordia was selected for raising its graduation rate by 12.6% from 2015
December 1, 2023
Pike Valley USD 426 Earns High Postsecondary Success and 100% Graduation Rate
My second district success visit for 2023-24 was in Scandia, headquarters of Pike Valley USD 426, which has a Postsecondary Effective Rate of 68 percent, 18% higher than the predicted rate of 50
November 27, 2023
KASB’s First District Showcase Spotlights Student Success in Kansas
I found many reasons for hope at the Kansas Association of School Boards annual convention when 17 school districts came to Wichita with innovative efforts to help students succeed. It was called
November 20, 2023
Longtime School Board Member, Former KASB President Joins Staff
A longtime school board member and former KASB president is joining the staff of KASB.
Shannon Kimball will start Jan. 3, 2024, as a government relations specialist at KASB.
In that capacity,
November 20, 2023
New President-Elect Kevin Cole Discusses His Vision for Board Leadership
Kevin Cole, a school board member from Labette County USD 506 in Altamont, was elected KASB President-elect at the 2023 KASB convention in Wichita. He will serve one year in that position, then a
November 20, 2023
Washington County Raises Graduation Rates and Strengthens Community Support
My first visit to highly successful districts for 2023-24 was Washington County USD 108, which boasts a 2022 graduation rate of 100 percent, 8.5% higher than predicted, and since 2017 has
November 15, 2023