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📣 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
December 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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:
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December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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.
December 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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
December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
December 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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].
December 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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:

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December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Congratulations to Southeast of Saline USD 306 for their achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas!
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“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:
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Stronger Schools, Brighter Futures: How Kansas Improves Student Learning
Podcast Episode · KSDE Insight Podcast · 11/19/2025 · 1h 2m
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December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📣 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
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Congratulations to North Lyon County USD 251 for their achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas, including the Commissioner’s Award!
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!

The Kansas State Department of Education will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday Nov. 28. for the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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.
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📣 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
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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].
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Congratulations to Kaw Valley USD 321 for their achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas!
November 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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].
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
📣 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
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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.
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM