Menu
How to keep teachers in the state’s education workforce was the topic of a roundtable discussion at the Kansas Statehouse this week. How to keep teachers in the state’s education workforce was the topic of a roundtable discussion at the Kansas Statehouse earlier this week.
Rep. Susan Estes, R-Wichita, chair of the House Education Committee, invited teachers, administrators, school board members and education advocates to speak on what challenges and possible solutions existed to address the state’s teacher shortage.
*This legislative report is the most current as of 3 p.m., on Thursday, March 20. Updates will be added to the online version of this report when they occur.
The Senate Committee on Education on Monday, March 17, voted to remove the contents of HB 2382 and insert the contents of SB 275.
Join Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson as he takes a deep dive into the world of Kansas public education on the relaunched Insight podcast.
Featuring engaging conversations with a diverse range of guests, this podcast explores the latest national and state issues impacting Kansas schools. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, parent, or community member, Insight delivers thought-provoking discussions on the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of education in Kansas.
The first episode, From Slate to Screen: The Journey of Public Education, will be released on Spotify and other podcast platforms on March 27.
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means held hearings this week for Sub for HB 2007, the budget bill for state agencies including KSDE, and other education-related bills were heard in the House and Senate education committees during the ninth week of the 2025 Kansas legislative session.
Members of the Kansas State Board of Education received an update on the Seal of Literacy training options along with a request to add another option during the board’s March meeting in Topeka this week.
Shane Carter, director of teacher licensure for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), provided a review of the current science of reading licensure requirements in Kansas.
In this edition | Feature Story | Assessments and Accountability | Reporting and Operations Standards and Instruction | Student Health and Nutrition | Upcoming Events, Trainings and Recognition
In this edition
Sections
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.