Public Education
KNEA mum on achievement declines suffered with remote learning(The Sentinel) – The Kansas National Education Association won’t comment on a Harvard University study that shows student achievement declined with remote learning during the pandemic, with minority students… Read More
Legislation
Open Enrollment, other education reforms signed into law by Kansas governor(The Sentinel) – Beginning in 2024, open enrollment will permit any Kansas student to transfer schools, based on the receiving school’s capacity, following Governor Laura Kelly’s signing into law a… Read More
Public Education
NCTQ: Teacher training in Kansas lacks math commitment(The Sentinel) – A nationwide study of 1,100 elementary teacher training programs, including 16 in Kansas, shows more than 20% fail to provide adequate instruction in math. The numbers are… Read More
Public Education
Olathe rewards superintendent Yeager for DEI, not academic improvement(The Sentinel) – USD 233 Olathe Superintendent Dr. Brent Yeager can earn a $25,000 annual bonus for implementing the school board’s diversity and other objectives, but not for improving the… Read More
Public Education
Prosecutor considers election bribery charge against Hays superintendent(The Sentinel) – Ellis County Attorney Robert Anderson, Jr. is reviewing the results of an investigation into election bribery by Hays USD 489 Superintendent Ron Wilson. As reported on the… Read More