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The Oct. 9 KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about what topics will be covered next week during the presentation of the 2024-25 KSDE annual report to the Kansas State Board of Education, what Dr. Randy Watson and his guests are discussing in the upcoming KSDE Insight Podcast, "Taking the Test: What parents should know about their child’s state assessment scores," and information about the data collection from districts on instructional materials.
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The Oct. 2 KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about how school improvement is a top priority for Dr. Renee Nugent has as the new KSDE deputy commissioner, updates to the KESA compliance guide and the Oct. 10 deadline for nominations for the Horizon, Presidential Scholar and U.S. Senate Youth programs.
The Sept. 25 KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about how Rachel Marlow, the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year, wants to ignite the joy of teaching, what steps the Kansas State Board of Education is taking to search for a new education commissioner, KESA 2.0 updates and much more.
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Members of the Kansas State Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25, to discuss the process of finding a new education commissioner.
This meeting will be in the first floor board room of the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. It will also be livestreamed. Click here for the agenda.
Contact Denise Kahler, director of KSDE communications and recognition programs, at (785) 296-4876 or denise.kahler@ksde.gov, with questions.
The Sept. 18 KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about how Kansas students celebrated Constitution Day, a preview of this weekend's 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year annoucement and what to expect this school year regarding the conversion to KEDS, a new student data system.
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The Sept. 11 KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about Dr. Randy Watson's retirement announcement, the KSDE Insight Podcast featuring the science of reading, the Kansas State Board of Education receiving addititional information about the 2025 state assessment cut scores and numerous training opportunties.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 10, 2025
Dr. Randy Watson has led the state’s education agency since July 2015
TOPEKA – Dr. Randy Watson announced today he will be retiring as the Kansas Education Commissioner, saying his retirement will not be immediate as he will serve until the Kansas State Board of Education names his successor.
The Sept. 4 KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about next week's Kansas State Board of Education meeting when board members are expected to hear more information about state assessments, the U.S. Department of Education's ending of the Blue Ribbon schools program and the updated checklist for districts preparing for audits.
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Members of the Kansas State Board of Education will convene for their monthly meeting, Sept. 9-10, in the first floor board room, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka.
Click here for the full agenda and meeting materials.
The Aug. 28 edition of KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about the role of KESA implementation specialists play in the school improvement process, the dates and locations for the 2025-26 curriculum leader meetings and the availability of the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year online application beginning Sept. 3.
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.