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A groundbreaking study reveals that students excel across various course modalities, prompting researchers to dive deeper into the nuances of online and in-person learning experiences.

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Teams report early data showing generally strong outcomes across co-requisite modalities
A project synthesizing LMS analytics, grades and course evaluations found students performed well across online and in-person co-requisite modalities; researchers plan roundtables and instructor interviews to develop testable hypotheses about modality differences.
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November 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Exciting updates from KBOR: September webinar recordings are live, a new program-search feature is here, and don't miss the Kansas Co-requisite Symposium on Oct. 23!

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KBOR notes new program-search feature, webinar recordings and upcoming symposium
KBOR staff said program-search and program inventory updates are live on the KBOR site, webinar recordings and slides are posted for faculty, and upcoming events include an October 23 symposium and a Nov. 20 webinar; the approval path for task-force protocols remains undecided.
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November 4, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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After sifting through over 300 research articles, a team at Washburn University uncovered key strategies that can transform student success in online co-requisite courses!

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Washburn and Johnson County team find limited published research but identify practical practices for online co-requisites
A literature synthesis by Johnson County and Washburn faculty narrowed over 300 initial hits to 16 usable studies and identified community-building, personalized communication and integration with campus supports as practices that improve success in asynchronous co-requisite courses.
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November 4, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Kansas schools may soon require parental permission for students to access school-issued devices, sparking a debate on the implications of this restrictive policy.

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Board hears draft that would require parent opt‑in for school‑issued devices under state tech policy
A board member reported the Kansas State Board of Education draft classroom technology policy would require districts to obtain parental permission before students receive access to school‑issued devices; the board was urged to provide feedback before the state board’s November meeting.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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A recent study reveals that online and in-person courses at Fort Hays State University show comparable pass/fail rates, but the challenges of navigating online learning environments can't be ignored.

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Fort Hays and Cloud County teams report comparable pass/fail rates but note online challenges
Presenters from Fort Hays State University and Cloud County Community College said pass/fail rates in gateway math and English were comparable across online and in-person sections, while warning that online delivery requires substantial instructor engagement and early course design work.
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November 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Shawnee Mission is celebrating a remarkable rise in student proficiency, with reading scores climbing from 57.3% to 60% and math from 52.6% to 56.9%!

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District reports gains on Kansas assessments; reading up to 60% proficient
Shawnee Mission presenters said district reading proficiency rose from 57.3% to 60.0 and math from 52.6% to 56.9 year-over-year, with gains across nearly all student groups and notable 10th-grade math improvement attributed to new curriculum and common formative assessment practices.
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October 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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A heated debate is underway as board members weigh the pros and cons of sending devices home with middle-schoolers, raising critical equity concerns that could shape the future of tech in education.

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Board discusses Wichita instructional‑technology framework; debate centers on middle‑school device policy and equity
Board reviewed a Wichita model for instructional technology that separates active, transitional and passive device use. Members praised the framework but raised concerns about whether middle‑school devices should be allowed to go home and how to ensure equity for students without home devices.
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October 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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Kansas schools are shaking things up with a new assessment model aimed at giving teachers timely insights, but results reveal some surprising disparities among districts.

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KSDE reports mixed 2026 assessment results and lays out accountability supports
Deputy Commissioner Jake Conrad presented 2026 assessment results and accountability updates, reporting gains in many grades, noted district-level variation, and described identification and supports for CSI/TSI schools and plans to move to more frequent assessments to provide timely feedback for teachers.
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October 20, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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A groundbreaking microcurriculum, Growing Readers, is transforming early literacy by integrating agriculture, leading to remarkable engagement and reading gains in classrooms across Kansas!

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Kansas Foundation and KSU present Growing Readers microcurriculum tying agriculture to early literacy
A new K'2 microcurriculum, Growing Readers, uses agriculture as context for structured literacy instruction. Presenter Kelsey Spruill said pilot classrooms saw higher engagement and early reading gains; KSDE and the Kansas Foundation for Ag in the Classroom will make resources freely available online.
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October 20, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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The Kansas State Board of Education is redefining the future of digital citizenship and AI in schools, ensuring parents are informed and students are safe online.

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Kansas board debates detailed instructional-technology policy, AI and parental engagement
The Kansas State Board of Education spent a large portion of its Oct. 13 meeting line-editing a proposed instructional-technology policy: members weighed definitions for AI and digital citizenship, parental engagement and device rules and asked staff to add cybersecurity assurances before returning a redline for final action.
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October 20, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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The Lawrence Board of Education is sounding the alarm on new federal voucher regulations that could funnel billions into private schools without necessary protections!

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Board hears legislative update; member flags state recess guidance and federal voucher concerns
A board member updated colleagues on State Board discussions about instructional-technology policy and possible guidance on elementary recess minutes, and shared materials warning that new federal voucher regulations could shift up to billions to private education without guardrails.
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October 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Exciting construction updates are underway for our schools, with budget-friendly options being crafted to ensure a bright future for our students!

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Board hears bond and construction update; facilities committee to return in November
Facilities staff reported ongoing construction planning with Simpson Construction for the high school, middle school and elementary secure-entry work; the board heard options and pricing discussions and set the facilities committee to present recommendations in November.
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October 18, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Fort Hays Tech Northwest is launching an electrical power distribution program to tackle recruitment challenges and aging infrastructure, backed by substantial industry support.

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Fort Hays Tech Northwest electrical power distribution program moved to consent agenda
Fort Hays Tech Northwest presented an electrical power distribution certificate citing industry demand, aging infrastructure and a retirement cliff; staff reported employer commitments and estimated start-up costs (equipment and one faculty line). The committee approved placing the program on the consent agenda.
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October 17, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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Kansas is shaking up education with a new pilot program for quarterly assessments in English and math, promising real-time feedback for teachers and better support for students!

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Agency official says Kansas will pilot quarterly state assessments
An agency official said Kansas is piloting a quarterly, "through-year curriculum directed" assessment for English language arts and math this year to give teachers more timely, curriculum-aligned feedback than the end-of-year Kansas Assessment Program (CAP).
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October 17, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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The latest FastBridge screener results reveal critical insights for reading interventions in Kansas schools, with significant implications for at-risk students starting next year.

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District briefs board on FastBridge screening and upcoming 'Every Child Can Read' requirements
Staff presented fall FastBridge screener results (pre-K–9), explained district reporting obligations and that at-risk students will need individual reading plans under the Every Child Can Read guidance beginning next year.
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October 17, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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Kansas schools are set to embrace AI in classrooms with a new waiver process, balancing innovation and student privacy!

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Board approves waiver process to allow vetted AI tools in classrooms with parental opt-in
Following discussion about student privacy and instructional needs, the board approved a staff-proposed waiver/opt-in process enabling teachers to request use of AI-enabled tools (subject to vetting and parental consent).
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October 16, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Shawnee Mission South High School has earned the prestigious title of Apple Distinguished School and will showcase its innovative tech practices to the Midwest!

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Shawnee Mission South named Apple Distinguished School; district to host Midwest showcase
Hosts announced Shawnee Mission South High School was selected as an Apple Distinguished School and will host a Midwest showcase where other Apple Distinguished Schools will observe its technology practices.
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October 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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The district's curriculum coordinator revealed impressive state assessment results, outperforming the average in ELA, math, and science, while outlining ambitious action plans to elevate student performance even further.

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District assessment profile: Laurie briefs board on levels, targets and action plans
Laurie, the district curriculum and assessment coordinator, told trustees the district scored higher than the state average for levels 3 and 4 in ELA, math and science and outlined targeted action plans to move specific students into higher performance tiers.
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October 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Wichita's HR department celebrates its lowest turnover rate since 2020 with innovative hiring and retention strategies, but still faces challenges in filling special education roles.

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Wichita reports improved hiring numbers and new retention supports but flags special‑education vacancies
HR reported 319 new certificated hires to cover about 316 separations (approximate turnover 8.1%, the lowest since 2020), described recruitment partnerships and incentives, and announced employee benefit additions and on‑site services to speed hiring and support retention.
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October 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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The Kansas State Board has just taken a major step towards giving 11th graders more options for their college-entrance and career-readiness exams!

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State board authorizes RFP for grade-11 career-readiness exam after brief debate
Following staff briefings on House Bill 2482, the Kansas State Board voted to authorize the commissioner to begin an RFP for a nationally recognized college-entrance or career-readiness assessment for grade 11; the motion passed with a 7–1–1 tally (yes/no/abstain).
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October 15, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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A heated debate is unfolding in Kansas as the state board considers a new instructional-technology plan that could redefine digital citizenship and parental consent in schools.

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State board advances draft instructional-technology plan amid heated debate on digital citizenship, privacy and parental consent
Board members advanced a near-final instructional-technology plan that adds definitions for digital citizenship and generative AI, requires districts to publish plans and consider privacy/cybersecurity protections, and sets a timeline and options for parental consent (acknowledgment, opt-in, opt-out).
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October 15, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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Wichita students, teachers, and community volunteers are rallying for a transformative school bond that promises modern learning spaces and vital safety upgrades—will you join the cause?

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Students, volunteers and teachers urge Wichita voters to support the 2026 school bond
Students, community volunteers and school staff described crowded classrooms, aging infrastructure and program needs and urged voters to approve the two-part bond on Nov. 3, citing improvements like air conditioning, accessibility upgrades and new career and technical education spaces.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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District leaders reveal a strong connection between high-quality classroom instruction and student success, but disparities remain at the secondary level—what's the plan to bridge the gap?

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District reports links between classroom implementation and improved benchmark outcomes; gaps remain at secondary levels
District presenters showed that buildings in 'sustaining' instructional implementation generally saw the largest reductions in students scoring at the lowest performance levels; the board asked how new through‑year assessments will return item‑level results quickly and how parents will be engaged to support interventions.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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The State Board of Education is revisiting tech policies and raising alarms about a federal voucher program that could drain billions from public education!

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Board hears state board policy work, recess survey results and federal voucher concerns
A board member reported that the State Board of Education is refining an instructional use of technology draft policy and reviewing KSDE's recess survey; the member also shared materials critiquing interim federal voucher regulations and said regulators could shift up to $2.5 billion per year.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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The district is facing a pivotal moment as enrollment stabilizes while at-risk and ESOL student counts surge, all under the looming uncertainty of a changing school finance formula by 2027.

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District reports stable FTE, rising at‑risk and ESOL counts as finance formula nears sunset
District staff told the board that headcount is about 2,800 (FTE ~2,700), at‑risk student counts have risen substantially over 10 years and the statewide school‑finance formula will sunset June 30, 2027, placing budget planning under uncertainty.
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October 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM