Report: the Kansas schools excelling in third-grade reading
KANSAS (KSNT) – A recent report from an education non-profit organization mapped out the schools where third-grade reading scores are beating expectations in Kansas. On Nov. 4, The 74, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to reporting on the effectiveness of the education system, published a report highlighting 2,158 schools across the USA. In Kansas, The […]
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansas lawmakers are in disagreement over the federal government withholding about $43 million in state education funds. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, along with several other Democratic Governors across the nation, are asking President Donald Trump to release the money. Kansas Democrats are asking the state's Republicans to…
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas State Department of Education announced Tuesday it has regained access to millions in promised COVID recovery funding the federal government clawed back earlier this year. The reversal comes after recent legal developments and months of litigation in federal court. In March, U.S. Education Secretary Linda…
KANSAS (KSNT) - The Kansas education commissioner reports the state is experiencing a rise in dual credit classes, higher advanced placement (AP) scores, more career education participation and fewer teacher vacancies since 2021. In the annual report to the Kansas State Board of Education, Commissioner Randy Watson said that preparing…