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Data collected on district policies regarding students’ use of personal devices during the school day was presented to members of the Kansas State Board of Education during their monthly meeting in Topeka this week.
In the latest 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.
Aimed specifically at parents, this conversation dives into the reasons behind frequent absences—ranging from health and anxiety to transportation and disengagement—and why missing even a few days a month can add up to serious academic and social consequences.
Registration is now open for the annual Counting KIDS workshops in August and September.
These sessions are led by Laurel Murdie, KSDE director of fiscal auditing, and Kyle Lord, KSDE assistant director of information technology.
*Please note: Since Sept. 20, 2025, falls on a Saturday, Count Day moves to the first school day following Sept. 20, which is Monday, Sept. 22.
The Kansas State Department of Education is seeking nominations to fill three vacancies on the Professional Practices Commission (PPC). The open positions are as follows:
Make plans today to be part of one of the Sunflower State’s premier education events!
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.
The K-State College of Education’s Council for Public School Improvement (CPSI) is hosting a hybrid para skills summit, 9-11 a.m., on Aug. 7.
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.
July
15: Deadline to register for 2025 Great Ideas in Education Conference. Register here. Make room reservations here. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.
28-30: Great Ideas in Education Conference, Hyatt Regency, in Wichita. Click here for room reservations. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.
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 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.