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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 10, 2025
Dr. Randy Watson has led the state’s education agency since July 2015
TOPEKA – Dr. Randy Watson announced today he will be retiring as the Kansas Education Commissioner, saying his retirement will not be immediate as he will serve until the Kansas State Board of Education names his successor.
The Sept. 4 KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about next week's Kansas State Board of Education meeting when board members are expected to hear more information about state assessments, the U.S. Department of Education's ending of the Blue Ribbon schools program and the updated checklist for districts preparing for audits.
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Members of the Kansas State Board of Education will convene for their monthly meeting, Sept. 9-10, in the first floor board room, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka.
Click here for the full agenda and meeting materials.
The Aug. 28 edition of KSDEweekly is available for viewing. Read more about the role of KESA implementation specialists play in the school improvement process, the dates and locations for the 2025-26 curriculum leader meetings and the availability of the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year online application beginning Sept. 3.
The Aug. 21 edition of KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about the connection between family engagement and student success, Topeka USD 501 high school students committing to the teaching profession and the Horizon teacher application is now open. The Aug. 14 KSDEweekly is also available.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 14, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State Board of Education has approved new cut scores for state assessments, reaffirming the state’s commitment to maintaining high academic expectations while ensuring a more accurate and fair measure of student achievement.
The July 31 KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about how the Great Ideas in Education Conference highlighted KESA 2.0 in the classroom, updates from the KSDE Early Childhood team prior to the start of the school year, ESEA training opportunities and a call for higher education accreditation reviewer training volunteers.
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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 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.