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February is national #CTEmonth. Riley Sturgis, president of the Riverton FFA chapter and the @Kansas FFA Southeast District, says CTE and FFA have not only prepared him for his postsecondary success but also for life.
February 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
February is national #CTEmonth. Riley Sturgis, president of the Riverton FFA chapter and the @Kansas FFA Southeast District, says CTE and FFA have not only prepared him for his postsecondary success but also for life.
Amber Patel is a Winfield High School graduate and vice president of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals of Kansas. As we celebrate #CTEmonth in February, Amber said CTE gives students the chance to observe careers they may be interested in before committing to a postsecondary path. @KansasHOSA
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Amber Patel is a Winfield High School graduate and vice president of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals of Kansas. As we celebrate #CTEmonth in February, Amber said CTE gives students the chance to observe careers they may be interested in before committing to a postsecondary path. @KansasHOSA
Just as you put money in your savings account, districts also put money into a ‘rainy day’ fund which is called ‘carryover.’ Districts must fund each month of the school year even if they do not receive funding until later on. (buff.ly/c8Tj8rt)
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How Kansas Funds Schools and Why It Matters for Families
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February 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Just as you put money in your savings account, districts also put money into a ‘rainy day’ fund which is called ‘carryover.’ Districts must fund each month of the school year even if they do not receive funding until later on. (buff.ly/c8Tj8rt)
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For Kansans whose highest level of education is a high school diploma, graduates earn about 9% more over a lifetime than non-graduates. (Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey)
A high school diploma is the first step toward opportunity.
Graduation matters.
A high school diploma is the first step toward opportunity.
Graduation matters.
February 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
For Kansans whose highest level of education is a high school diploma, graduates earn about 9% more over a lifetime than non-graduates. (Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey)
A high school diploma is the first step toward opportunity.
Graduation matters.
A high school diploma is the first step toward opportunity.
Graduation matters.
KSDE Deputy Commissioner Dr. Frank Harwood explains how declining enrollment can mean less funding for small districts (buff.ly/yjtvvqB). This often leads to combined classes, fewer support staff, or reduced extracurricular offerings.
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How Kansas Funds Schools and Why It Matters for Families
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February 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
KSDE Deputy Commissioner Dr. Frank Harwood explains how declining enrollment can mean less funding for small districts (buff.ly/yjtvvqB). This often leads to combined classes, fewer support staff, or reduced extracurricular offerings.
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Did you know Kansas’ funding formula helps districts plan for enrollment increases and declines?
From hiring staff to budgeting ahead, the process includes multiple approval steps before reaching the local board of education.
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From hiring staff to budgeting ahead, the process includes multiple approval steps before reaching the local board of education.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Did you know Kansas’ funding formula helps districts plan for enrollment increases and declines?
From hiring staff to budgeting ahead, the process includes multiple approval steps before reaching the local board of education.
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From hiring staff to budgeting ahead, the process includes multiple approval steps before reaching the local board of education.
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This achievement belongs to Kansas schools and educators who work every day to prepare students for success.
With a graduation rate of 90.5%, the highest in state history, more students are completing high school ready for college, career, or service.
Graduation matters.
With a graduation rate of 90.5%, the highest in state history, more students are completing high school ready for college, career, or service.
Graduation matters.
February 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
This achievement belongs to Kansas schools and educators who work every day to prepare students for success.
With a graduation rate of 90.5%, the highest in state history, more students are completing high school ready for college, career, or service.
Graduation matters.
With a graduation rate of 90.5%, the highest in state history, more students are completing high school ready for college, career, or service.
Graduation matters.
Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a celebration of achievements by African Americans. Take this time to learn about their inspiring stories that shaped our world.
February 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a celebration of achievements by African Americans. Take this time to learn about their inspiring stories that shaped our world.
February is Career Technical Education (CTE) Month.
CTE allows for students to gain real-world expertise while learning. This helps child use their cognitive skills and decide if they like a future career by testing the waters.
Did you know students who are in CTE have a higher graduation rate?
CTE allows for students to gain real-world expertise while learning. This helps child use their cognitive skills and decide if they like a future career by testing the waters.
Did you know students who are in CTE have a higher graduation rate?
February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
February is Career Technical Education (CTE) Month.
CTE allows for students to gain real-world expertise while learning. This helps child use their cognitive skills and decide if they like a future career by testing the waters.
Did you know students who are in CTE have a higher graduation rate?
CTE allows for students to gain real-world expertise while learning. This helps child use their cognitive skills and decide if they like a future career by testing the waters.
Did you know students who are in CTE have a higher graduation rate?
De Soto USD 232 Superintendent Dr. Cory Gibson explains why funding matters and how “in every single way, finance impacts a child’s experience in school.”
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How Kansas Funds Schools and Why It Matters for Families
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January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
De Soto USD 232 Superintendent Dr. Cory Gibson explains why funding matters and how “in every single way, finance impacts a child’s experience in school.”
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Happy Kansas Day as we commemorate the Sunflower State's admittance as the 34th state in the Union as a free state on Jan. 29, 1861 - exactly 165 years ago today!
January 29, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Happy Kansas Day as we commemorate the Sunflower State's admittance as the 34th state in the Union as a free state on Jan. 29, 1861 - exactly 165 years ago today!
2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year Rachel Marlow was presented yesterday with keys to a car to travel across the state as an ambassador for the teaching profession.
Congrats, Rachel!
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Congrats, Rachel!
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January 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM
2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year Rachel Marlow was presented yesterday with keys to a car to travel across the state as an ambassador for the teaching profession.
Congrats, Rachel!
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Congrats, Rachel!
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This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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ICYMI: A new episode of the Insight Podcast is out now!
This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:15 PM
ICYMI: A new episode of the Insight Podcast is out now!
This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Kansas Department of Education will be closed Monday, Jan. 19.
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Kansas Department of Education will be closed Monday, Jan. 19.
A new episode of the Insight Podcast is out now!
This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
A new episode of the Insight Podcast is out now!
This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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This episode we break down how school funding works in Kansas, where the money comes from, and how funding decisions affect class sizes, programs, and student supports.
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A new episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast comes out tomorrow! The newest episode is about 'How Kansas Funds Schools and Why It Matters for Families.'
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January 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
A new episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast comes out tomorrow! The newest episode is about 'How Kansas Funds Schools and Why It Matters for Families.'
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The Kansas State Board of Education will meet today, Jan. 13, beginning at 10 a.m.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The Kansas State Board of Education will meet today, Jan. 13, beginning at 10 a.m.
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“We’re teaching kids democracy...freedom...and teaching them how they can have a voice in a peaceful way.”
USD 251 Superintendent Robert Blair shares what receiving a Kansans Can Star Recognition award in civic engagement means to him and the district.
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USD 251 Superintendent Robert Blair shares what receiving a Kansans Can Star Recognition award in civic engagement means to him and the district.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
“We’re teaching kids democracy...freedom...and teaching them how they can have a voice in a peaceful way.”
USD 251 Superintendent Robert Blair shares what receiving a Kansans Can Star Recognition award in civic engagement means to him and the district.
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USD 251 Superintendent Robert Blair shares what receiving a Kansans Can Star Recognition award in civic engagement means to him and the district.
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Parents, do you have a question about education in Kansas?
Email [email protected] for the chance to have your question answered by Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson on a future episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast.
Email [email protected] for the chance to have your question answered by Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson on a future episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast.
January 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Parents, do you have a question about education in Kansas?
Email [email protected] for the chance to have your question answered by Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson on a future episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast.
Email [email protected] for the chance to have your question answered by Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson on a future episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast.
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In this episode, we explain why civics is more than learning how government works.
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In this episode, we explain why civics is more than learning how government works.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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What gets students engaged? Issues that matter to them. Superintendent Katina Brenn shares how hands-on civic learning helps students create change in their communities.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
What gets students engaged? Issues that matter to them. Superintendent Katina Brenn shares how hands-on civic learning helps students create change in their communities.
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The Kansas State Department of Education will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1.
December 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Kansas State Department of Education will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1.
Now Seeking!
KSDE is looking to add an Attorney to the General Counsel Team. The attorney’s primary responsibility will be to investigate and prosecute allegations of educator misconduct.
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KSDE is looking to add an Attorney to the General Counsel Team. The attorney’s primary responsibility will be to investigate and prosecute allegations of educator misconduct.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Now Seeking!
KSDE is looking to add an Attorney to the General Counsel Team. The attorney’s primary responsibility will be to investigate and prosecute allegations of educator misconduct.
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KSDE is looking to add an Attorney to the General Counsel Team. The attorney’s primary responsibility will be to investigate and prosecute allegations of educator misconduct.
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"They're getting what they put into it.” History teacher John Cox tells how civic engagement gives children opportunities to see how they can benefit their own community.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"They're getting what they put into it.” History teacher John Cox tells how civic engagement gives children opportunities to see how they can benefit their own community.
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