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Sept. 4, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to all state education chiefs this week, announcing the end to the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.
Every parent wants their child to be a confident reader. But what really helps children learn to read?
In an upcoming episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast, Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson talks with literacy experts about the Science of Reading, the research that explains how the brain learns to read and why it matters for your child.
Have a question about your child’s education? Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson wants to hear from you.
KSDE's "Checklist for School Districts' Annual KSDE Audit" has been updated for the 2025-26 school year. This checklist clearly identifies documentation required for the district audit, including a list of items to upload in advance.
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