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Congratulations to North Lyon County USD 251 for their achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas, including the Commissioner’s Award!
01.12.2025 15:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Kansas State Department of Education will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday Nov. 28. for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Parents, do you have a question about education in Kansas?
Email insightpodcast@ksde.gov for the chance to have your question answered by Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson on a future episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast.
📣 We are hiring!
KSDE's Child Nutrition and Wellness team is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the position of Program Consultant. The individual needs to have four years of experience in school food service and more.
For more details, visit: buff.ly/mNEjwwj
We are hiring!
KSDE is seeking to fill the position of Administrative Specialist. This position functions as the agency recruiter and agency receptionist.
For more details, visit: buff.ly/YT0idQq
Email job applications to: jobapp@ksde.gov.
Congratulations to Kaw Valley USD 321 for their achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas!
24.11.2025 15:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We are hiring!
KSDE is seeking to fill the position of Administrative Specialist. This position functions as the agency recruiter and agency receptionist.
For more details, visit: buff.ly/YT0idQq
Email job applications to: jobapp@ksde.gov.
📣 We are hiring!
KSDE's Child Nutrition and Wellness team is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the position of Program Consultant. The individual needs to have four years of experience in school food service and more.
For more details, visit: buff.ly/mNEjwwj
Happy American Education Week!
Educators play a crucial role in shaping future generations, and their passion for teaching helps every student reach their full potential.
Thinking about becoming a teacher? Explore the pathways to the profession at buff.ly/JH8DD2R.
Happy Future Teachers of America Day!
Today we celebrate young people who want to shape the lives of their own students someday.
Read more about the students at the Kansas Future Teachers Academy in July and their aspirations to become teachers: buff.ly/qnRvihd
American Education Week, celebrated Nov. 17-21, 2025, recognizes the importance of public education and the contributions of educators, families and communities. Thank you for all you do for Kansas kids!
Click the attached video to hear a message from Kansas State Board of Education members.
Have you subscribed to our KSDE Insight! podcast yet? Our newest episode - Stronger Schools, Brighter Futures: How Kansas Improves Student Learning - is out now!
Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
The Kansas State Board of Education is holding a special meeting today at 12:30 p.m.
The State Board will meet primarily in executive session to discuss education commissioner search next steps; livestream available.
For more information click here: buff.ly/JAFSEq2
Happy American Education Week!
Educators play a crucial role in shaping future generations, and their passion for teaching helps every student reach their full potential.
Thinking about becoming a teacher? Explore the pathways to the profession at buff.ly/rj6sqA4.
The Kansas State Board of Education is holding a special meeting at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18.
The State Board will meet primarily in executive session to discuss education commissioner search next steps; livestream available.
For more information click here: buff.ly/JAFSEq2
A new episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast is out now! We explore what “school improvement” really means, and how it benefits your child. Learn how Kansas schools are working together to strengthen learning for every student.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
The Kansas State Board of Education will meet today, Nov. 12, beginning at 10 a.m.
To view the agenda and meeting materials, click here: buff.ly/QjVzW6E
Enjoy more than just PSLs this season! November's Child Nutrition and Wellness #HarvestoftheMonth is Pumpkin.
Don't throw away those pumpkin seeds —they're packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Learn more at buff.ly/bq315B5.
The Kansas State Department of Education will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Due to the holiday, the Kansas State Board of Education’s meeting is moved to Wednesday, Nov. 12-Thursday, Nov. 13. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials: buff.ly/jp29ee4
Tomorrow is National STEM-STEAM Day!
Read more in this week's KDSEweekly about what Lyndon USD 421 and Nemaha Central USD 115 are doing to get their younger students excited about the STEM-STEAM concepts. Check it out here: buff.ly/HVIt9bt
Congratulations to Washington County USD 108 for their achievements in seven Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas, including the Commissioner’s Award!
07.11.2025 15:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year application portal closes tomorrow, Nov. 7. Districts are encouraged to nominate one exemplary elementary classroom teacher and one exemplary secondary classroom teacher for this prestigious award.
Download the nomination packet here: buff.ly/jdoBp8n
Dr. Dan Gruman, director of assessment and research at Shawnee Mission USD 512, explains why students don’t take summative state assessments until they are in the third grade.
Listen to the latest episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast wherever you get your podcasts now!
Congratulations to the three elementary schools named 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education!
Read more here: buff.ly/8K9SEhd
Congratulations to Colby USD 315 for their achievements in seven Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas, including the Commissioner’s Award!
03.11.2025 18:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Congratulations to Caney Valley USD 436 for their achievements in seven Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas, including the Commissioner’s Award with honors!
31.10.2025 17:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Do you know what your child’s student assessment report means? Commissioner Randy Watson, Deputy Commissioner Renee Nugent, and Shawnee Mission USD 512’s Dan Gruman, break down a sample parent report in the latest episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Congratulations to Basehor-Linwood USD 458 for their achievements in seven Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas!
29.10.2025 17:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Parents, do you have a question about education in Kansas?
Email insightpodcast@ksde.gov for the chance to have your question answered by Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson on a future episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast.
Applications for the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year are open until Nov. 7. Every school district is encouraged to nominate one exemplary elementary classroom teacher and one exemplary secondary classroom teacher.
Download the nomination packet: buff.ly/jdoBp8n
