“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. Learn more on: Spotify: buff.ly/JsafvAF

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.

Are you interested in learning more about Kansas education? Subscribe to our podcast! In this episode, we explain why civics is more than learning how government works. Learn more on: Spotify: buff.ly/JsafvAF Apple: buff.ly/W8hNILv YouTube: buff.ly/9KWs4nP

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. Learn more on: Spotify: buff.ly/JsafvAF Apple: buff.ly/W8hNILv YouTube: buff.ly/9KWs4nP

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. More info. visit: buff.ly/oRDlCFj

"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. More on our latest episode on: Spotify: buff.ly/JsafvAF Apple: buff.ly/W8hNILv YouTube: buff.ly/9KWs4nP

"This is where we to give back to our community who has given so much to us.” Superintendent Katina Brenn explains how civic engagement is important, not just while in school but beyond. Learn more on: Spotify: buff.ly/JsafvAF Apple: buff.ly/W8hNILv YouTube: buff.ly/9KWs4nP

The Kansas State Department of Education will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25.

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. More info. visit: buff.ly/oRDlCFj

📣 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/IyJZrpP

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. More info. visit: buff.ly/oRDlCFj

ICYMI: A new episode of the Insight Podcast is out now! This month we're talking about what does “school improvement” really mean, and how does it help your child? Tune in now on: Spotify: buff.ly/JsafvAF Apple: buff.ly/W8hNILv YouTube: buff.ly/9KWs4nP

Special meeting notice reminder: Members of the Kansas State Board of Education will hold a special meeting, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., today, Tuesday, Dec. 16, first floor board room, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Learn more here: buff.ly/KAlFvhF

Congratulations to 2025 Milken Educator Award winner, Lexcee Oddo! The Milken Educator Awards recognize early-to-mid career education professionals for their impressive achievements and future potential. Learn more here: buff.ly/BI5UPAW

ATTENTION: The KSDE website and other IT services will be unavailable 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. We appreciate your patience as maintenance work will be done on these systems.

A new episode of the Insight Podcast is out now! This month we're talking about what does “school improvement” really mean, and how does it help your child? Tune in now on: Spotify: buff.ly/JsafvAF Apple: buff.ly/W8hNILv YouTube: buff.ly/9KWs4nP

Special meeting notice: Members of the Kansas State Board of Education will hold a special meeting, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 16, first floor board room, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Learn more here: buff.ly/KAlFvhF

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. More info. visit: buff.ly/oRDlCFj

The Kansas State Board of Education will meet today, Dec. 9 beginning at 10 a.m. To view the agenda and meeting materials, click here: buff.ly/QjVzW6E

We are hiring! KSDE is seeking to fill the position of Administrative Specialist on our Human Resources team. This position functions as the agency recruiter and receptionist. For more details, visit: buff.ly/YT0idQq Email job applications to: [email protected].

Kansas Math teacher, David Rebant stated that kids want to do well in school and the best way is to “Start simple so they’re successful.” If you would like to learn more about school improvement, watch our latest episode on: Listen now on: Spotify: buff.ly/M1lwhnU YouTube: buff.ly/3tW7D2N

Congratulations to Southeast of Saline USD 306 for their achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas!

“Change takes time” Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson revealed how Postsecondary success shows a delayed measure of progress and how meaningful changes take even longer. (buff.ly/6DSBKPg) Listen now on: Apple: buff.ly/bfZ1OKi Spotify: buff.ly/M1lwhnU YouTube: buff.ly/3tW7D2N

📣 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/IyJZrpP

Congratulations to North Lyon County USD 251 for their achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas, including the Commissioner’s Award!

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 [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.

📣 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: [email protected].

Congratulations to Kaw Valley USD 321 for their achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas!

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: [email protected].

📣 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!

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!