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By a vote of 21-19, the Kansas Senate voted to pass the state appropriations bill as amended for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Sub for SB 315 will now head to the House.
As we celebrate Read Across America this week, we take a look at how the simple act of reading aloud has helped the students at a Winfield USD 465 elementary school deepen their already existing sense of community.
Members of the Kansas State Board of Education will hear more about the comprehensive plan to address literacy during their March meeting, in Topeka.
Graduation is a milestone—but readiness is the goal.
In the upcoming episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast that will be released on March 12, Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson and his guests help Kansas parents understand what “being ready” really means when it comes to life after high school. Readiness isn’t just about grades or test scores — it’s academic, financial, and emotional.
When Jennifer McDougal moved to Kansas with her family in 2022, she expected a new beginning, but she didn’t expect to discover a new calling.
After joining Easton USD 449 as a paraeducator, McDougal quickly became known for her dedication, curiosity, and natural ability to connect with students.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) currently has a school bus award opportunity open to districts that own and operate their own fleets.
Districts across the state continue to prepare for the transition from Kansas Individual Data on Students (KIDS) to Kansas Education Data System (KEDS). As of Feb. 25, 248 systems have received the key and secret combination to connect their student information system (SIS) to KEDS. This is roughly 72% of the districts and accredited private schools who report to the state.
The Kansas Instructional Materials Data Visualization (dashboard) is now available through the KSDE authentication portal. This tool is a display of the information districts and private accredited schools provided in the Fall 2025 Instructional Materials Data Collection. It is intended to foster collaboration across Kansas and support the selection of high-quality instructional materials.
The testing window for both the Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA) and the WIDA Alternate ACCESS Assessment closes Friday, March 13.
The testing window for the optional second grade assessment opens March 23 and closes April 24.
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.