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Piper High School's new phone rules are transforming classroom dynamics, leading to fewer distractions and more meaningful conversations among students.

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Piper High says new phone rules under House Bill 22-99 have reduced in-class distractions
Piper High principal, a student and a parent told a district podcast that implementation of House Bill 22-99 has removed easy phone access during school hours, producing more classroom focus while prompting new family communication routines.
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October 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Shawnee Mission School District board members are wrestling with crucial changes to their legislative platform, debating the future of technology in education and local control ahead of a pivotal state vote.

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Shawnee Mission board debates technology language for legislative platform
Board members debated how prescriptive the district's legislative platform should be on instructional technology and local control after administration joined other districts in urging a parent/guardian acknowledgement option ahead of a state board vote in November.
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October 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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The Lewisburg School Board faces a staggering $1.1 million revenue shortfall due to a 6% decline in student enrollment, prompting urgent discussions on cost-saving measures.

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Lewisburg district warns of about 100 fewer students and an estimated $1.1 million revenue shortfall
District staff told the school board that the Sept. 20 enrollment count shows roughly a 6% decline year-over-year (about 100 students), projecting an estimated $837,800 drop in general-fund revenue and a combined reduction near $1.1 million after local-option impacts; staff outlined potential cost-saving options to present next month.
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October 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Discover how Project SEARCH is transforming the lives of students with disabilities through hands-on internships, boasting a remarkable 78% employment rate!

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Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth spotlight Project SEARCH internship program for students with disabilities
Shawnee Mission hosts Project SEARCH in partnership with AdventHealth, a full-year, workplace-immersion program for students with disabilities that the program says has placed about 50 interns and yields about a 78% employment rate for participants.
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October 16, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Wichita schools face a troubling 3.18% decline in enrollment, sparking potential closures and boundary reviews—what does this mean for the future of education in the district?

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Wichita reports enrollment decline and outlines timelines for boundary reviews and potential closures
District demographers reported a 3.18% year‑over‑year headcount decline (approx. 43,643 students) and an estimated adjusted FTE of about 40,335; staff said boundary review and possible closure hearings are scheduled for November and December if the bond outcome requires rightsizing.
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October 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Blue Valley's education funding is under fire as the district pushes for critical legislative changes—will they get the resources they need to thrive?

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Blue Valley board debates priorities as district pushes state for school-funding changes
Superintendent Chapman and board members discussed draft legislative priorities — including a fair school finance formula, special-education funding, and CAPERS/retirement reforms — and debated ordering, LOB authority, and strategy ahead of the next legislative session.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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The Wichita school district is considering a groundbreaking bond proposal that could reshape local education facilities, but community concerns about green spaces and traffic loom large.

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Wichita board hears bond update and public concerns over rebuild plans; CMAR option explained
District staff briefed the board on the November bond proposal, explained a possible construction manager‑at‑risk (CMAR) delivery for larger rebuilds and summarized community feedback about potential loss of parkland, traffic and parking near proposed McLean and Black Elementary projects.
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October 15, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Kansas school district is set to officially embrace Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for one-way communication, revolutionizing how they connect with the community!

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Board designates Instagram, TikTok and YouTube as official district communication platforms
Superintendent presented an update on statutory requirements for district social-media use and the board moved to approve Instagram, TikTok and YouTube as official one-way communication platforms for school functions and events, aligning the district with the statute cited during the meeting.
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October 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Kansas school districts have been shortchanged on special education funding for over 15 years, leaving Shawnee Mission to cover a staggering $26 million gap with local funds.

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Superintendent says $26 million state special-education shortfall forces Shawnee Mission to use local dollars
Superintendent Michael Schumacher told the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation Fall Breakfast that Kansas has underfunded special education for 15 years, leaving a roughly $26 million gap the district is covering with local funds and prompting coalition advocacy.
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October 6, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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BikeWalk KC is revolutionizing e-mobility education for middle-schoolers with a new guide and graphic novel, highlighting crucial safety tips amidst rising concerns about fast 'eMotos.'

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BikeWalk KC rolls out e-mobility guidance for schools as faster 'eMotos' raise safety concerns
BikeWalk KC said it created an e-bike guide and a youth-focused graphic novel to teach safe e-mobility use; staff warned some marketed eMotos exceed speeds suited for children and urged local policy coordination.
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October 3, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Shawnee Mission is revving up bike safety for kids with a dynamic partnership that not only teaches essential skills but also boosts confidence and community spirit.

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Shawnee Mission podcast highlights BikeWalk KC partnership bringing BLAST bike-safety program to district
Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up featured BikeWalk KC’s BLAST bike-safety program, outlining helmet fittings, skills training, bike-bus pilots and an Oct. 7 National Walk & Roll event at Rose Hill Elementary.
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October 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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BikeWalk KC reveals a game-changing strategy to cut down on serious traffic injuries—transforming dangerous streets into safer routes for kids and cyclists.

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BikeWalk KC urges road diets after data show small share of streets account for most serious crashes
BikeWalk KC told Shawnee Mission Mic'd Up that a focused strategy—road diets on high-injury corridors—can reduce crashes, citing that '6% of our roads... produce 60 percent of high injury and fatal crashes' in Kansas City, Missouri.
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October 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Don't miss the chance to join the Kansas co-requisite symposium on Oct. 23, featuring exciting sessions and a special film screening, all for just $35!

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Kansas co‑requisite symposium set for Oct. 23; KBOR/Complete College America fund travel stipends
Organizers announced an Oct. 23 one‑day co‑requisite symposium at Barton Community College (registration $35, institutions may register up to five). A Kansas Board of Regents grant through Complete College America funds travel stipends up to $100 for registrants who apply.
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September 29, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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The Unified School District board has approved its budget for the 2026–27 school year, setting a Local Option Budget at 32.3% to address pressing educational needs.

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Board approves 2026–27 budget and sets local option budget at 32.3%
The school board unanimously approved the 2026–27 budget and adopted a Local Option Budget (LOB) resolution setting the LOB percentage at 32.3%, citing state assessment review as part of budgeting decisions. Several other agenda items, including grants and memorial removal, were approved in the same meeting.
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September 27, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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District leaders are considering a high-tech visitor-management system that promises enhanced security but raises pressing concerns about privacy and community input.

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Board reviews Raptor visitor-management proposal; defers approval pending community input
District staff presented the Raptor visitor-management system with one-time setup and recurring costs; trustees expressed concerns about privacy, accessibility, dignity for visitors and operational logistics and directed staff to survey the community and return in October for further discussion.
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September 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Wichita Public Schools is proposing a $615M bond package with key upgrades and rebuilds, but Question 2 could raise your taxes by about $50 a year—how will this impact your community?

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District outlines two‑question $615M bond; Question 2 would raise taxes about $50/year on a $200,000 home
Wichita Public Schools presented its two‑question bond package: Question 1 ($407.1M) would not raise the tax rate and funds rebuilds and preservation; Question 2 ($207.9M) would raise taxes roughly $50 per year on a $200,000 home and fund additional rebuilds, repurposing and CTE improvements. The district described neighborhood meetings and next engagement steps.
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September 19, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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District leaders are taking urgent steps to ‘rightsize’ the budget amidst alarming enrollment declines and an $8.9 million special education funding gap.

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District leaders outline budget 'rightsizing' amid declining enrollment and special‑education shortfall
Superintendent and administration told the board they will pursue multiyear budget 'rightsizing' to address enrollment declines and an approximately $8.9 million annual special‑education funding shortfall; officials said they reassigned over $4 million from general fund to capital outlay in prior years.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Lawrence Public Schools celebrates an 88.7% graduation rate, but challenges remain as English-learner numbers decline—what's the plan to ensure every student succeeds?

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Graduation rate climbs to 88.7%; district flags English‑learner decline and plans program redesign
District presenters reported a 2025 federal four‑year on‑time graduation rate of 88.7%, highlighted gains among students with disabilities and free/reduced students, and flagged a decline of English‑language‑learner graduation rates prompting additional study and targeted supports.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Lawrence Public Schools just took a bold step by approving a budget that exceeds the revenue-neutral tax rate, aiming to secure crucial funding amid state constraints!

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Lawrence board votes 6–0 to approve 2026–27 budget and exceed revenue‑neutral tax rate
The Lawrence Public Schools Board unanimously approved a resolution to exceed the revenue‑neutral tax rate and adopted the 2026–27 budget, with board members saying the vote authorizes revenue needed to fund previously negotiated contracts and constrained state funding leaves few local options.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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Kansas school board members demand clarity on policy updates as concerns rise over potential disciplinary actions tied to student walkouts.

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Board asks KASB to clarify which policy language is required by law as walkout language draws scrutiny
Board members requested that KASB attorneys identify which specific policy language in the proposed updates is explicitly required by law and which wording reflects KASB interpretation, with particular concern over attendance/"walkout" language and potential disciplinary consequences for students and parents.
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September 15, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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Topeka Public Schools is facing a staggering $1.4 million hit in revenue due to tax abatements, sparking urgent calls for reform from the school board.

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Board debates tax‑increment financing impact after staff cites $1.4M diverted
Board members pressed for earlier notice and a formal review process after staff told them more than $1.4 million in property tax revenue had been abated or rebated through TIFs and similar tools, potentially reducing funds available to Topeka Public Schools.
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September 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Shawnee Mission students are back in class, and the superintendent is unveiling exciting plans for transportation, technology, and safety this fall!

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Superintendent welcomes students back and outlines fall priorities
The superintendent opened the school year, praised staff and students, and previewed priorities including transportation fixes, technology updates, safety partnerships and an AI policy work group; parents were told how to access Lightspeed web-usage reports.
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August 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Shawnee Mission School District is set to unveil a major Bond 27 package that promises to address urgent building needs without raising taxes!

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Shawnee Mission previews Bond 27 package, officials say it will not raise taxes
District staff told the facilities advisory committee that Bond 27 will package prioritized facility projects and be presented to the board on Monday; presenters said the proposal is designed to avoid a tax (mill) increase while addressing deferred maintenance across the district.
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August 22, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Parents are raising alarms over a new cell-phone policy and the potential privacy pitfalls of the district's messaging platform, ParentSquare, questioning if trust can truly be mandated.

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Parents tell KCKPS board proposed phone policy and ParentSquare raise privacy, trust concerns
Parents urged the board to reconsider a policy that would make student phones inaccessible during the school day and questioned ParentSquare as a district‑controlled alternative, citing FERPA concerns and the ability of parents to communicate directly with children.
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August 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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#kansasschools related.

Did you know that KS does not have a restriction on sex offenders being on school property?

And with further research on my local districts website I can’t find anything either.

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March 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM