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The Kansas State Board of Education honored the first fully licensed educator to complete the Kansas Registered Teacher Apprentice Program (RTAP) during its March meeting in Topeka this week.
Two bills that may impact Kansas K-12 schools are heading to the governor’s desk after passing out of both chambers. Those include Senate Sub for HB 2299, or the “cell phone bill,” and HB 2468, or the “tax credit bill.”
The last day for for non-exempt committees to meet is Tuesday, March 17. First adjournment is scheduled for Friday, March 27. Read below for an update on other bills moving through the legislature.
Members of the Kansas State Board of Education approved the Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) request to apply for a federal waiver to pilot a through-year, curriculum-aligned assessment system that would allow selected districts to use the assessment to meet Kansas state assessment requirements for accountability.
Graduation is an important milestone, but true success after high school requires more than earning a diploma. In this month's episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast, we explore what it really means for students to be ready for life after graduation.
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.
By a vote of 68 to 53, the Kansas House passed the state appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, on Thursday, Feb. 26.
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