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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.
Members of the Kansas State Board of Education were updated during their monthly meeting in Topeka this week on the requested federal waiver related to supports and resources for the five- to 10% lowest performing schools in Kansas as determined by the U.S. Department of Education.
What does “school improvement” really mean, and how does it help your child? In the next episode of KSDE’s Insight Podcast, we explore how Kansas schools are working together to strengthen learning for every student.
Since the inception of the Star Recognition program in 2020, Kansas school districts and systems are raising their levels of student achievement, ensuring success before and after graduation.
“We've never lowered our standards for these areas of recognition,” Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson said of the program’s quantitative and qualitative measures. “What has happened over the time is that we've awarded more and more awards which tells me people are rising to the standards, which is our hope.”
This Saturday, Nov. 8, is National STEM-STEAM Day, a chance for school communities to celebrate and promote science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
While Kansas educators are always finding avenues to integrate STEM and STEAM subjects into their curriculum and other school-based activities, Lyndon USD 421 and Nemaha Central 115 are two examples of districts that have found unique ways to promote these important subject areas with younger students.
During the Kansas State Board of Education’s monthly meeting, Nov. 12-13, members will begin the process of reviewing education-related state regulations to determine if they are unnecessary, burdensome or need to be revised.
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...)
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