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May 8, 2025
Implemented in 1984 by the National Parent Teacher Association, Teacher Appreciation Week celebrates educators for the work they do to support students. It takes place the first, full week of May each year.
Members of the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team recorded video messages recognizing the teachers they work with and the teachers who have inspired them.
As summer break approaches, how can Kansas families and educators help students avoid the "summer slide" and hold onto the academic gains they've made throughout the year?
Join Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson and his guests as they discuss engaging, accessible ways to keep kids reading, thinking, and learning all summer long. From library partnerships to simple at-home activities, discover tools and tips that make summer learning fun and meaningful.
As Teacher Appreciation Week begins to wrap up, the members of the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team wanted to show their appreciation for the educators who inspire them to be better teachers.
Members of the Kansas State Board of Education are slated to vote on updated state assessment performance level descriptors during their monthly meeting, May 13-14, in Topeka.
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