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Kansas Governor Signs K-12 Education Bill, Strikes Portion Slicing State Aid to Rural Schools

Thursday, May 18

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly struck down a K-12 budget bill provision that would have decreased funding to more than one-third of Kansas public schools, calling the provision potentially “devastating” for rural communities.“This provision pulls the rug out from... Read More.

Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force Announces 2022 Challenge Award Recipients

Monday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 91 schools as recipients of the 2022 Challenge Awards.The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Since... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Approves K-12 Education Budget with Private School Benefits

Monday, May 1

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature passed a K-12 education package Friday that fully funds public schools but includes expansion of a private school tax credit and allows private school students to participate in public school sports and activities.Lawmakers abandoned... Read More.

Vacant Seat on USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education

Thursday, April 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education is accepting applications from community members who would like to be considered for the vacant board member position. The board member appointed to fill the vacancy will serve from June 12, 2023, through January 8,... Read More.

Denison Takes Seat as President of USD 308 Board of Education

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education elected a new Vice President and welcomed Kail Denison as the new President at their meeting on Monday (April 24, 2023). Following the approval of the resignation of Greg Meredith from his seat as Board President... Read More.

State and Local Leaders Gather Discuss Education

Monday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - State and local elected officials gathered to discuss education with school leaders at a collaborative luncheon on Friday, April 21, 2023.The event was hosted by USD 308 at their Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy. In partnership with the Hutchinson chapter... Read More.

Education Commissioner: Kansas Needs to Boost Test Scores

Friday, April 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - The state’s top education official says Kansas schools should make academic achievement a priority, and that includes raising test scores. Some state lawmakers have criticized Kansas schools for the growing number of students who score in the lowest level on... Read More.

Top Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars Recognized

Thursday, April 13

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced that 261 Kansas high school seniors – the highest number ever - have been named 2023 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars.The announcement was made during the Kansas State Board of Education... Read More.

Kansas House Passes Education Budget, Without Special Ed Funding

Friday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – The Kansas House approved an education budget plan Thursday that funds public schools without increasing special education spending next year. Democrats had attempted to add nearly $600 million of special needs funding to the bill. But lawmakers voted down the... Read More.

Kansas House Advances Education Programming Giving State Dollars to Private Schools

Thursday, March 16

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Public schools have become a monopoly, Republican lawmakers argued, in an attempt to gain support for a far-reaching voucher-like program that would fund unregulated private schools with state dollars.During a Tuesday House... Read More.

New Kansas Education Attainment Data Shows Mixed Outcomes

Tuesday, February 7

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB.org) - Educational levels for residents over age 24 reached new highs in 2021 and ranked among the top 20 states in the nation. Shorter-term measures for 18-24-year-olds were more mixed.Educational attainment, reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, measures the highest level... Read More.

Career and Technical Education Month Celebrates Value of CTE Programs

Monday, February 6

TOPEKA, Kan. — February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, which celebrates the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across Kansas and the nation.Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly last week signed a proclamation designating February as Career and Technical Education... Read More.