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The July 24 KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about what fuels Oakley USD 274 students to excel at the annual KidWind regional, state and world competitions, registration for the upcoming Counting Kids workshops and resources available for preparing for the Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot. The Great Ideas in Education Conference is also next week!
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July 23, 2025
Contact: Denise Kahler, director, KSDE communications and recognition programs
TOPEKA - The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announces the participation of sponsoring agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the current program year.
July 21, 2025
TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education announces the participation of all Kansas school districts and many private schools in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household income guidelines for determining eligibility for Child Nutrition Program benefits:
The July 17 edition of KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about how the Kansas Future Teachers Academy is inspiring high school students to become educators, how Gov. Laura Kelly celebrated Kansas teachers this week, virtual training offered for Title IA schoolwide and targeted assistance program, registration information for the upcoming Counting KIDS workshops and more.
The July 10 KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about the Kansas State Board of Education's July 8-9 meeting, including a presentation on data collected from superintendents on their districts' policies for students' use of personal digital devices during the school day, registration information for the Counting KIDS workshops in August and September, a call for nominations to the Professional Practices Commission (PPC) and federal funding updates.
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July 10, 2025
Contact: Denise Kahler, director, KSDE Communications and Recognition Programs ‑ (785) 296-4876, denise.kahler@ksde.gov
TOPEKA — On June 25, 2025, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach sent a letter to members of the Kansas State Board of Education (State Board), asking the State Board to remove language prohibiting discrimination against any person because of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression from certain contracts it intended to enter into with Kansas public schools participating in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food nutrition programs.
July 8, 2025
TOPEKA — Kansas education officials were notified earlier this week that payment to states for certain federal funds already appropriated by Congress for student learning, teacher development and other student-centered services has been delayed indefinitely by the U.S. Department of Education (USED).
Contact: Denise Kahler, director, Communications and Recognition Programs - (785) 296-4876, denise.kahler@ksde.gov
TOPEKA - Following recent legal developments and ongoing litigation in federal court, the U.S. Department of Education has reinstated the original liquidation process for Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) grants for states not involved in the New York-led lawsuit against the Department.
The July 3 edition of KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about the Kansas State Board of Education's upcoming monthly meeting when they will get an update on districts' policies on student use of personal technology, KSDE insight Podcast about chronic absenteeism, resources available to get ready for the second year of KESA 2.0. and much more.
The Kansas State Board of Education will conduct their monthly meeting, July 8-9, in the first floor board room, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka.
Click here for the meeting agenda and materials.
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.