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Every parent wants their child to be a confident reader. But what really helps children learn to read? In this episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast, Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. 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. 

The KSDE Special Education and Title Services (SETS) team is providing several deadline reminders. 

The KSDE accreditation and design team thanks everyone who joined the KESA monthly update on Sept. 8.

As the school year gets underway, it's the perfect time to celebrate the excellent work happening in early childhood home visiting profession — and to honor the dedication behind it. The Kansas Parents as Teachers Association (KPATA) has announced Beloit USD 273’s Ashley Eck has been selected as the 2025 Kansas Parents as Teachers Parent Educator of the Year.