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Literacy is fundamental for nearly everything throughout a child’s educational experience. American Education Week, Nov. 17 – 21, gives us a chance to celebrate literacy as the foundation by which children become successful academically and thrive as adults.
Over the past handful of years at a small, Kansas elementary school near Wichita, Kamdyn Johnson could see many of the students in her building who, when reading, “struggled with true comprehension” and she knew a change in instructional approach was necessary.
American Education Week, Nov. 17 - 21, recognizes the importance of public education and the contributions of educators, families and communities.
Members of the Kansas State Board of Education took another step forward in finding a new education commissioner during a special meeting this week after Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson announced his intent to retire on Sept. 10.
The board met in executive session for nearly two hours in the first floor board room of the Landon State Office Building on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to review the bids submitted by several search firms.
What does “school improvement” really mean, and how does it help your child? In the current episode of KSDE’s Insight Podcast, we explore how Kansas schools are working together to strengthen learning for every student.
By Christopher Fletcher, KSDE IT team
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) continues to move forward with the modernization of the state longitudinal data system (SLDS) through the implementation of the Kansas Education Data System (KEDS).
School staff members who are new to the Educator Data Collection System will have the chance to participate in three more training sessions in December. “What is it and why do I have to do it?” on Nov. 13, was the first session in the four-part series.
Note: These trainings will be on Teams.
By Natalie McClane, KSDE early childhood team
The application window for the 2026-27 Kansas Preschool Pilot (KPP) grant is open until Jan. 21, 2026.
The KPP grant provides school districts and their community partners with funding to provide preschool services. Eligible applicants include Kansas unified school districts (USDs) and other entities partnering with school districts.
All schoolwide programs and all targeted assistance programs are required to house their required Title IA documents within the KansaStar platform.
By Lisa Williams, KSDE early childhood team
Two Kansas Parent Educators recently received recognition at the 2025 Parents as Teachers (PAT) International Conference for their outstanding dedication, compassion and impact on families.
Draft revised educator preparation standards for Business Education 6-12 are now available for public comment until Dec. 17.
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.