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The March 5 KSDEweekly is now available to view. Read more about a Winfield USD 465 elementary school where students build their literacy skills by reading to each other, an Easton USD 449 paraeducator's experience as a registered teacher apprentice, a preview of the Kansas State Board of Education's March meeting when they'll hear more about the state's comprehensive litracy plan and much more.
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The Feb. 26 KSDEweekly is available to view. Read more about how FFA has brought out the leadership skills and paved the postsecondary paths for several Kansas high school students, how agriculture educators see their work as part of the Kansas school improvement model, how districts are continuing to prepare for KEDS and much more.
The Feb. 19 KSDEweekly is ready to view. In celebration of #LoveTeaching Week, read more about two sisters teaching the same grade level in their Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 elementary school, watch the videos of the Kansas Teacher of the Year team members talk about what motivates them to give their best to their students every day, how Jayhawk USD 346 locally-sources products for their school meals and trainings available for the 2026-27 Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot.
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The Feb. 12 KSDEweekly is available to view. Read more about Kansas high school students who have refined their academic and leadership skills through participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), what the Kansas State Board of Education heard about artificial intelligence in education and student use of technology, a reminder to prepare for the optional second grade state assessment and much more.
The Feb. 5 KSDEweekly is available to view. Read more about how a first-year CTE teacher found that support is the biggest factor for job satisfaction, a preview of the Kansas State Board of Education's February meeting where artificial intelligence in education and students' use of technology is discussed, what resources are available for kindergarten readiness, and details about several upcoming conferences.
The Jan. 29 KSDEweekly is available to view. Read more about what the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year team told members of the Senate Education Committee this week, the status of education bills in the Kansas legislature and more details about the 2026 Great Ideas in Education conference.
The Jan. 22 KSDE weekly is available to view. Read more about how a Spearville Middle School student worked to improve her literacy skills, what education bills are being considered now that the 2026 legislative session is underway, what requirements are part of the state assessments and much more.
The Jan. 15 KSDEweekly is ready to view. Read more about the ongoing school improvement initiative to elevate high quality instructional materials, reminders for reports and trainings as well as the national recognition of a Kansas agriculture educator's work to mentor up and coming ag teachers.
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The Jan. 8 KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about the two Kansas social studies teachers who were top 3 finishers in a prestigious national citizenship contest, how the Kansas State Board of Education will continue hearing about KSDE's school improvement initiatives during their January meeting, report deadlines and much more.
The Dec. 31 KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about how Olathe USD 233 students are making their local community better through a competitive pitch contest, a preview of the KSDE Insight Podcast about what parents should know about school funding in Kansas, an update to the qualitative Star Recognition application process and deadlines for alternative assessment justifications and text-to-speech applications for state assessments.
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