Kansas State Board of Education to meet May 12 and May 13.
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The Kansas State Board of Education will meet Tuesday, May 12, and Wednesday, May 13.

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Insight Episode 15 - A New Chapter for Kansas Education: A conversation with Dr. Jake Steel
Insight Podcast - NEW Episode out now!

Join Commissioner Randy Watson and incoming Commissioner Dr. Jake Steel as they discuss Steel’s journey, KSDE work, and vision for Kansas education.

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KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference - July 27-29 Wichita

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Dr. Zach Conrad

Kansas State Department of Education names Dr. Zach Conrad deputy commissioner of Accountability and Technology

TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has named Dr. Zach Conrad as deputy commissioner of the Division of Accountability and Technology.

May 13, 2026

Two teachers named Region 3 finalists for 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year

OVERLAND PARK —Corinne Flynn, a fourth grade teacher at Sunflower Elementary School, Paola USD 368, and Audrey Gilroy, an art teacher at Westridge Middle School, Shawnee Mission USD 512, were named Region 3 finalists for the 2027 Kansas Teacher of...

Apr 19, 2026

Region 2 Finalists for the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year: Alexandra Vahsholtz

Two teachers named Region 2 finalists for 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year

TOPEKA — Dawn Smith, an English language arts teacher at Atchison High School, Atchison USD 409, and Alexandra Vahsholtz, a fifth grade teacher at Village Elementary School, Emporia USD 253, were named Region 2 finalists for the 2027 Kansas Teacher...

Apr 19, 2026

Region 1 Finalists for 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year: Alayna Mancillas and Scott Glass

Two teachers named Region 1 finalists for 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year

SALINA —Scott Glass, a chemistry and engineering teacher at Garden City High School, Garden City USD 457, and Alayna Mancillas, a preschool teacher at Hickok Elementary School, Ulysses USD 214, were named Region 1 finalists for the 2027 Kansas Teacher...

Apr 18, 2026

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