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The April 17 KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about the state-level autism services available to Kansas school districts, how a Chapman USD 473 bus driver uses her time creatively with the students she takes to and from school each day, the latest KSDE Insight Podcast, important KESA 2.0 information and several professional development opportunities.
Challenge encourages employer-supported volunteering
Announcement made during Saturday ceremony in Salina
Tracie Betz, an early childhood special education preschool teacher at Quinter Elementary School, Quinter USD 293, and Tranda Strnad, art teacher at Republic County High School, Republic County USD 109, were named Region 1 finalists for the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY) award program during a ceremony on Saturday, April 12.
Announcement made during Saturday ceremony in Wichita
Susan Rogers, first grade teacher at Derby Hills Elementary School, Derby USD 260, and Jason Peters, mathematics teacher at Hesston High School, Hesston USD 460, were named Region 4 finalists for the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY) award during a ceremony on Saturday, April 12.
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