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Posted: Dec 2, 2024
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Members of the Kansas State Board of Education will meet for their monthly meeting, Dec. 10-11, in the first floor board room of the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka.

Click here for the agenda and meeting materials. 

Posted: Nov 22, 2024
Categories: KSDE

The Nov. 21 edition of KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. In celebration of American Education Week, read more about high school students who want to inspire future generations of Kansas students by becoming teachers and what members of the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year have to say about being a teacher. There are also important reminders, scholarship and grant opportunities in this week's edition.

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Posted: Nov 20, 2024
Categories: KSDE

Denise Kahler, Director of Communications and Recognition Programs - (785) 296-4876

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov. 20, 2024

Two Kansas schools recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools

TOPEKA — The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program has recognized two Kansas schools for exceptional student achievement in 2024.

  • Sterling Grade School, Sterling USD 376, was recognized for Category 1: Exceptional student performance and academic growth for two consecutive years.
  • Overbrook Attendance Center (K-3), USD 434 Santa Fe Trail, was recognized for Category 2: Closing the achievement gap between student groups.
Posted: Nov 15, 2024
Categories: KSDE

The Nov. 14 edition of KSDEweekly is now available for viewing. Read more about the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Student Screen Time's presentation to the Kansas State Board of Education, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges' visit to Topeka and how early literacy is getting spotlighted during the month of November. Check out this week's edition for important reminders and new grant opportunities.

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