Newsletters
The Kansas State Department of Education publishes newsletters to keep educators informed about Kansas education. KSDE’s primary publication, KSDEweekly, shares the latest Kansas education news, resources for educators, program updates, reporting deadlines, upcoming events, and features on people and programs across the state. Additional KSDE newsletters are tailored to specific educator groups and cover topics such as career and technical education, professional learning, instructional tools, and program updates. Together, these newsletters help teachers and school leaders stay connected to statewide priorities and opportunities.
Weekly Newsletters
KSDEweekly
Frequency: Weekly
Audience: All
KSDEweekly is the Kansas State Department of Education’s official weekly newsletter, designed to keep educators and school staff informed with a single, easy‑to‑read source of statewide updates. Each Thursday, it delivers the latest news on reporting and operations, assessments and accountability, standards and instruction, student health and nutrition, and upcoming events and training opportunities. The newsletter also highlights innovative school practices and student success stories, helping Kansas education professionals stay connected and up to date.
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Monthly Newsletters
Design, Production and Repair
Frequency: Monthly
Audience: Educators
Stay connected with the latest updates in Kansas’s Design, Production and Repair career field—one of the state’s core CTE industries spanning advanced manufacturing, engineering, aviation technology, construction, and skilled repair pathways. Each edition highlights new resources, classroom innovations, industry-aligned opportunities, and statewide initiatives that prepare Kansas students for high‑demand technical careers. The newsletter supports educators with tools, guidance, and relevant CTE updates to help strengthen programs in this diverse and essential sector.
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Early Literacy and Dyslexia
Frequency: Monthly
Audience:
- Educators
- Administrators
- Curriculum coaches
The Early Literacy and Dyslexia Newsletter provides educators, families, and school leaders with timely updates on statewide initiatives that support early literacy and students with characteristics of dyslexia. Each issue highlights new guidance, resources, and training opportunities from the Kansas State Department of Education, including updates to the Kansas Dyslexia Handbook, screening protocols, structured literacy expectations, and professional learning offered statewide. The newsletter also connects readers to tools, documents, and news related to Kansas’ ongoing work to strengthen literacy instruction and improve outcomes for all students.
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ELA
Frequency: Monthly
Audience:
- Educators
- Administrators
- Curriculum coaches
The ELA Newsletter provides monthly updates on English Language Arts (ELA) standards, instructional guidance, professional development opportunities, and new resources for Kansas educators. Each issue shares important announcements from the KSDE ELA team, including information on the ELA Standards Toolkit, upcoming trainings, and statewide literacy initiatives—helping teachers stay informed and supported in delivering high‑quality ELA instruction.
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FCS
Frequency: Monthly
Audience: Educators
The FCS Newsletter shares timely updates, resources, and professional learning opportunities for Kansas Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educators. Each edition highlights tools and information that support teaching across key FCS areas—such as health, nutrition, family life, consumer skills, and community well‑being—helping educators stay informed and connected to statewide initiatives in this essential career field.
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HGSS
Frequency: Monthly
Audience:
- Educators
- Administrators
- Curriculum coaches
- Counselors
The HGSS Newsletter keeps Kansas educators informed with timely updates and resources in History, Government, and Social Studies (HGSS). Each edition features instructional tools, professional learning opportunities, curriculum guidance, and statewide announcements that support high‑quality social studies teaching. Designed to help educators stay connected and current, the newsletter highlights best practices and initiatives that strengthen civic engagement, critical thinking, and social studies learning across Kansas classrooms.
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Library
Frequency: Monthly
Audience:
- Educators
- Administrators
- Curriculum coaches
The Library Newsletter keeps educators, students, and school communities connected to the latest updates in library programs, digital resources, and literacy initiatives. Each edition highlights new tools for teaching and learning, showcases best practices in school librarianship, and shares opportunities for professional development. Designed to support vibrant, future‑ready library spaces, the newsletter helps strengthen information literacy, foster a love of reading, and promote equitable access to resources across Kansas schools.
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Math
Frequency: Monthly
Audience:
- Educators
- Administrators
- Curriculum coaches
The Math Newsletter provides Kansas educators with timely updates on math standards, assessments, resources, and professional learning opportunities. Each edition features statewide announcements, guidance from the KSDE math team, virtual office hour details, and invitations to monthly professional development sessions—helping teachers stay connected and supported in delivering high‑quality math instruction.
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Owl to Owl (Agriculture)
Frequency: Monthly
Audience: Agriculture Educators
The Owl to Owl Newsletter shares updates, resources, and opportunities connected to Kansas’s Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster. Each edition highlights tools for educators, program updates, pathway information, and classroom‑ready resources that support agricultural education across the state. With more than 13,000 students participating in Kansas school‑based agricultural education programs and pathways ranging from agriscience and animal systems to plant science and ag mechanics, the newsletter keeps educators informed about advancements, curriculum support, and statewide initiatives designed to prepare students for careers in the agriculture industry.
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Public Service and Safety
Frequency: Monthly
Audience: Educators
The Public Service and Safety Newsletter highlights updates, resources, and opportunities within Kansas’s Public Service and Safety career cluster—one of the state’s recognized CTE industries. Each edition supports educators with relevant tools, pathway information, and program updates connected to fields such as law enforcement, emergency services, government, fire safety, and public administration. The newsletter helps teachers stay informed about statewide initiatives and best practices that prepare students for high‑skill, high‑demand careers serving and protecting Kansas communities.
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Science
Frequency: Monthly
Audience:
- Educators
- Administrators
- Curriculum coaches
The Science Newsletter provides Kansas science educators with regular updates on instructional resources, professional development opportunities, and statewide science initiatives. Each edition shares important announcements, weekly updates, and access to PD calendars to support high‑quality science teaching across Kansas. Educators can explore recent newsletters, find new classroom tools, and stay connected to KSDE’s science community.
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School Counseling Connection
Frequency:
Every-other-month
Audience:
- Educators
- Administrators
- Curriculum coaches
The School Counseling Connection Newsletter provides timely updates, resources, and professional insights to support the vital work of Kansas school counselors. Each edition highlights guidance on academic, career, and social‑emotional development, shares tools for strengthening student support systems, and spotlights statewide initiatives that help counselors stay informed, connected, and empowered to make a positive impact in their schools.
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The Pulse
Frequency:
Every-other-month
Audience:
- PE/Health Educators
- Administrators
- Curriculum coaches
The Pulse Newsletter provides Kansas educators with updates, resources, and professional learning opportunities that support high‑quality physical education and health instruction. Each edition highlights new curriculum tools, including KSDE’s PE‑Kansas resources that help teachers promote student health, wellness, and physical literacy across grade levels. The newsletter keeps educators informed about state standards, training sessions, and best practices that strengthen PE and health programs statewide.
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World Language
Frequency: Monthly
Audience:
- Educators
- Administrators
- Curriculum coaches
The World Language Newsletter connects Kansas educators with the latest updates, resources, and instructional support for teaching world languages. Each edition highlights professional learning opportunities, classroom strategies, curriculum guidance, and statewide initiatives that promote multilingualism and cultural competency. Designed to keep teachers informed and inspired, the newsletter celebrates best practices and helps strengthen world language programs across Kansas schools.
