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Members of the Kansas State Board of Education will hear how districts are addressing their students’ use of digital devices during the board’s monthly meeting, July 8-9, in Topeka.
Kansas State Department of Education staff will present information taken from a survey sent to superintendents in June, asking what policies their districts have in place for students’ use of personal electronic devices.
In the upcoming episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast, Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson and his guests explore the growing concern of chronic absenteeism and its impact on student success.
The Kansas Legislature passed a number of education-related bills during the 2025 session that are either already in effect or went into effect as of Tuesday, July 1.
Nathan Jolly, a 2021 graduate of Derby High School, is a proud and enthusiastic member of the Thunder Drummers of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2025 NBA national champions.
The following is a formal acknowledgment of service for three outgoing members of the KSDE Professional Standards Board:
The Professional Standards Board extends its sincere appreciation to Ms. Jill Bergerhofer, Ms. Libby Schmitz, and Ms. Candace Landers for their exemplary service and steadfast commitment during their tenure on the Board.
The KESA school improvement resources that will prepare each system for the 2025-26 School Improvement Days are now available on the KSDE Accreditation and Design webpage.
The window for submitting information to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways student data management system is open through Aug. 15.
The KSDE Child Nutrition and Wellness (CNW) team will be hosting a joint School Nutrition Program (SNP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) administrative training, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 8.
Time is running out to register for the 2025 KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference, July 28–30, at the Hyatt Regency and Century II, in Wichita.
Join educators and leaders from across Kansas for three days of innovative sessions, inspiring keynotes, and powerful networking opportunities.
By Cris Seidel, Educate Kansas
On June 17, KSDE and Educate Kansas hosted the first annual BOOST Summit (Building Opportunities for Outstanding Teachers) at Fort Hays State University. This event brought together education leaders from across Kansas for a day of collaboration, exploration, and innovation focused on strengthening the educator pipeline.
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.