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Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE): Leadership and support for student learning.
Joined January 2010
CLARIFICATION: Governor Kelly didn't cancel school for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. She closed school buildings. Schools will be working to implement Continuous Learning plans for all students.
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Haysville USD 261 just shared a new initiative the district will implement next year - four, 15-minute recesses for elementary school students. The purpose is to bridge the gap between academic engagement and social-emotional.
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Wow! What a major announcement. We are so excited that @TabathaRosproy was announced as the 2020 National Teacher of the year by @CCSSO. Tabatha, what an accomplishment. We are so proud of you. @465USD .#NTOY20
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Today, our schools, teachers, students & families are showing us what it means to be Kansans. They're stepping up & embracing what has to be done in a time of adversity. Thank you for making KS the greatest place on earth. We are so proud of you. #KansansCan #ItsaKSthing.
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Make the right call to 1-877-626-8203 to anonymously report potential school violence. The Kansas School Safety Hotline is there for you 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. A KHP dispatcher takes your call and notifies appropriate stakeholders. Let’s keep Kansas schools safe!
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.@KsCommissioner is thanking everyone for their help on this guidance document. Many of Kansas' top educators worked tirelessly over the past few days to put this guidance document together. A special shout out to these awesome educators and administrators.
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And here you are. Your 2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year, Tabatha Rosproy, Winfield Early Learning Center, Winfield USD 465. Congratulations, Tabatha! #KansansCan
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Dale, you are a tried and true example of what hard work and dedication look like. You have worn a path walking from KSDE to the Statehouse with your satchel full of spreadsheets. (1/4) #DaleDennisDay
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Congratulations, Susanne Stevenson! The 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year! She gets a big hug as the announcement was made!
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"This is very difficult for me," Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis told Kathy Busch, chair of the board, on the announcement of his retirement after 53 years.
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The Kansas State Board of Education votes 5-5 on the executive order, which means the executive order wasn't affirmed.
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The Continuous Learning Task Force worked throughout the night on a comprehensive plan for delivering education to students while school buildings remain closed. The task force anticipates having a draft of this plan finalized by the end of the day Wednesday, March 18. (thread)
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2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year/2020 National Teacher of the Year @TabathaRosproy speaks Monday at a White House ceremony before receiving an award from President Biden honoring her as the 2020 National Teacher of the Year. Read more:
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly calls this an exciting day as she announces that Kansas is now one of only 15 states to have the Dolly Parton Imagination Library available statewide. It's a full house as Dolly Parton prepares to take the stage to celebrate.
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Congratulations to our very own @KsCommissioner on receiving the 2020 @USAKansas Outstanding Service Award. @gabuie31, executive director of USA-Kansas, presented the award to Dr. Randy Watson just a few minutes ago - a big surprise for Dr. Watson.
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Taylor Bussinger "Mr. Buss" is the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year! Congrats, Taylor!
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KS State Board of Education supports taking no action against Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis or his staff.
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The Continuous Learning Task Force voluntarily convened from Monday at 4:00 p.m. through Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. These teacher leaders shared their expertise and insight to create guidance for all Kansas school districts to follow in the coming months.
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“Dale has been a relentless advocate for Kansas schools, teachers and students for more than five decades. Generations of Kansas children are better off – and will be better off – because of his work,” Gov. Laura Kelly
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As of Sun, March 15, Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson strongly recommends that those schools currently coming off of spring break, suspend operations for the week March 16-20. All schools scheduled for spring break the week of March 16-20 will continue as planned.
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The Kansas State Department of Education wants to congratulate Brian Skinner, an interrelated special education English teacher at Newton High School. Tonight, Skinner was named the 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year.
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Congratulations to Blue Valley North High School's Jason Sickel named 2017 Kansas Teacher of the Year! #KansansCan!
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So proud of this gentleman and all he’s done for the great state of Kansas. We we’re nervous as a frog on a freeway, Dale, but you nailed that speech. So proud to know you and so proud to work with you. #KansanoftheYear
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All juniors in Kansas will be able to take the ACT/WorkKeys free of charge during the 2018-2019 school year. Read more here:
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It's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Help us celebrate by telling us about the paras in your schools who are making a difference in the lives of Kansas students! #KansansCan
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Join us in congratulating the 2020 Governor's Scholars. These students represent the top 1% of high school seniors. For a list of this year's scholars, visit:
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What were these cool cats up to this morning? Filming the Back-to-School video 😎😎 .Any guesses on this year's theme?
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Your 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year is Brian Skinner. Congrats to him and the entire 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.
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On Tuesday, March 17, Gov. Laura Kelly announced that school buildings across the state must be closed for the duration of this school year for the purpose of general student and staff attendance. However, learning will continue for Kansas students. #ksed
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The Kansas Advisory Council for Indigenous Education Working Group is asking that "schools with American Indian-themed mascots and branding retire these practices as soon as possible.
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Congratulations to our REGION1 2022 KTOY finalists Susanne Stevenson, fourth-grade teacher at Beeson Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443, and Amber Carithers, ELA teacher at Hutchinson High School, USD 308! #2022KTOY #KansansCan
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Michelle Tapko, left, a sixth-grade teacher at Roesland Elementary, Shawnee Mission USD 512, & Taylor Bussinger, a social studies teacher at Prairie Trail Middle School, Olathe USD 233, were named Region 3 finalists for the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year award in Overland Park.
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So, is anyone else surprised @KsCommissioner didn't wear a suit and tie for this? Yeah, us too 🤷♂️🤷♀️Randy & @braddeputy had the fun opportunity to test out 2nd grade boat designs at Rosehill. The students have been studying properties of matter & engineering. #KansansCan
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learning through increased activity, Haysville staff members said. The district would like to see all recess times count toward instruction time because it will provide the best possible learning environment for students through increased physical activity/social opportunities.
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The long awaited news about the 2019 Kansas Teacher of the Year is here! Congratulations to Whitney Morgan of @kckschools USD 500. All the other finalists also deserve congratulations. This team has a fun year ahead! #KTOY2019
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Help us congratulate Samantha Neill from USD 313 Buhler HS as our 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year. We are looking forward to a great year! News release is available on our website. #KTOY #KansansCan #ksed @SJNeill13 @bhsupdates
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The State Board of Education and the Kansas Board of Regents are discussing aligning spring breaks for the entire Kansas public education system. Aligning spring breaks for K-12 and postsecondary would benefit high school students taking CTE and college courses.
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Congratulation to our REGION 4 2022 KTOY finalists Laurel Thisius, fourth-grade teacher at Cheney Elementary School, USD 268, and Kristin Salazar, business and CTE teacher at Eisenhower High School, Goddard USD 265! #2022KTOY #KansansCan
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Congratulations to our Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 1 finalists: Stefanie M. Lane (4th grade math/ELA teacher at Garfield Elementary, Clay County Unified School District 379) & Shawn Hornung (a social studies teacher at Wamego High School, Wamego USD 320). #KTOY2020
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ATTENTION KS CLASS OF 2020 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Wed., May 20, your senior class is scheduling a Senior Appreciation Day. Check out the details. Remember to use #KSClassof2020 and tag your schools and @ksdehq so we can promote your posts! Spread the word!
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Congratulations to the 2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year - Tabatha Rosproy, a preschool educator at Winfield USD 465!
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Ladies and gentlemen, it's our honor to introduce your REGION 2 2022 KTOY finalists Megan O’Neill, a fourth-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, Ottawa USD 290, and Lisa Martinez, Spanish teacher at Seaman High School, USD 345! Congratulations! #2022KTOY #KansansCan
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The eight 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year team members are being introduced and given an opportunity to address the audience before the big announcement.
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As things continually shift with COVID-19, we are offering the following updates as of 5 p.m. today, Monday, March 16:.•Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson has convened a Continuous Learning Task Force to consider options as we move forward (continued in thread).
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Excited to announce our REGION 3 2022 KTOY finalists Amanda Ketterling, library media specialist at Bonner Springs Elementary School, USD 204, and Natalie Johnson-Berry, English teacher at Shawnee Mission North High School, USD 512! #2022KTOY #KansansCan
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PLEASE BE ADVISED.Executive Order No. 20-16 (pg. 6, 9b) issued by Governor Laura Kelly today, establishing a statewide “stay home” order through April 19, doesn’t call for any further changes to current K-12 school operations.
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Why is Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis in a "Blues Brothers" get-up, and who is he on the phone with? Find out Tuesday, Aug. 14, with the debut of this year's KSDE back-to-school video. #KStotheMoon #KansansCan
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We're so excited to announce Melissa Haney, left, a science teacher at Explorer Elementary School, Goddard Unified School District 265, & Joanna Farmer, an ag teacher at Southeast High School, Wichita USD 259, as Region 4 finalists for the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year award.
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Congratulations to Dr. Hollie Becker, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for @usd469. She received the Kansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's 2020 Outstanding Curriculum Leader designation! We're so proud of you! Thanks for all that you do!
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Kansas schools need your help. Take action today to protect in-person learning & provide our teachers & students a safe learning environment. 😷 Wear a mask.🚫 Avoid large gatherings of people.🧼 Wash your hands.😷➖Social distance➖😷. #KansansCan
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Another congratulations to the 2019 Kansans Can Star Award winners!
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We're so proud of @TabathaRosproy, 2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year/2020 National Teacher of the Year! Thank you for representing Kansas so well! She's thanking teachers for not only making it through the pandemic, but excelling. "Pandemic teachers are built differently," she said
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Read about Taylor Bussinger, an Olathe educator, being named the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year.
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Kansas remains optimistic that school buildings will reopen in the fall. However, the lingering impact of COVID-19 will play a role. Educators, parents and agencies have joined forces to create guidance for reopening schools this fall. More here:
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Congratulations to our Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 3 finalists: Melissa K. Molteni (a 2nd grade teacher at Corinth Elementary, Shawnee Mission USD 512) & Amy R. Hillman (a 6th/8th grade PBL teacher at Santa Fe Trail Middle School, Olathe USD 233). #KTOY2020
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No rest for this man. Thank you deputy commissioner Dale Dennis for always taking time to explain school funding!
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Congratulations to our Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 4 finalists: Tabatha C. Rosproy (a preschool teacher at Country View Elementary, Winfield USD 465) & Kara E. Belew, an 11th/12th grade social studies teacher at Andover Central High School, Andover USD 385). #KTOY2020
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Please be assured that Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) leaders are in daily communication with the leaders of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and school superintendents as guidance regarding COVID-19 is changing rapidly. (thread)
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Congratulations to our REGION 4 2023 KTOY finalists Mallory Keefe, a preschool teacher at Cheney Elementary School, @CheneyUSD268 and Brian Skinner, an interrelated special education and English teacher at Newton Senior High School, @NewtonSchoolsKS USD 373. #KTOY23 #KansansCan
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Today we celebrate paraprofessionals in Kansas. To all the paraprofessionals around Kansas, thank you for your commitment to the teachers you support and the students you help on their learning path. Shout out a para in the replies. Today we celebrate you!. #KansansCan
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🎉It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!. Kansas Teachers have worked tirelessly this year providing a truly essential service to our state. This week we encourage everyone to #thanksKSteachers. Join us all week as we appreciate & recognize teachers across the state. #KansansCan
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Kansas would like to congratulate the 2020 National Teacher of the Year finalists, including Kansas' Tabatha Rosproy! To read more, visit
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Congratulations to our REGION1 2023 KTOY finalists Carly Torres, a fifth-grade teacher at Wiley Elementary School, Hutchinson @USD308, and Erica Huggard, a biology, anatomy and physiology teacher at Emporia High School, Emporia USD 253 @Emporia253. #KTOY23 #KansansCan
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Wear a mask and make a difference for Kansas Schools. In-person learning is vital to student success. Wearing a mask to slow the virus spread helps keep students in the classroom. Let’s all do our part. Mask up for Kansas schools. #KansansCan
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What you should know from the social-emotional state-level outcome presentation to the state board: Kansas' student to counselor ratio is 468:1, the American School Counselor Association recommends a ratio of 250:1 for ideal student engagement and success.
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The KS Supreme Court ruled that the school-funding system approved by the legislature is constitutionally equitable & adequate. The Kansas State Board of Education thanks the Governor, Supreme Court & legislature for their commitment to ensuring our schools are properly funded.
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Congratulations to the 32 first-year Kansas educators who are being recognized as 2020 Kansas Horizon Award recipients. @KsCommissioner made calls to the teachers today! Read more here:
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Here is a link to the draft version of the "Navigating Change" document that the board will take action on tomorrow.
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The Sunflower State turns 162 years old today! Happy Kansas Day. This statewide holiday celebrates the day when Kansas entered the union as the 34th state on Jan. 29, 1861. We hope you get some time to celebrate our great state today.
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@KsCommissioner just announced that the Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet will now be called the Dale Dennis Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet in honor of Dale Dennis. Congrats, Mr. D! We were more nervous than a frog on a freeway that you'd find out before the announcement!
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When @TrooperBenKHP gives you a "shout out" in your rear-view mirror on i70, that's generally not a good sign. But when Trooper Ben gives you a shout out on social media, you know you've arrived! Well done, @TabathaRosproy! #KansansCan #NTOY20.
I'm proud of you @TabathaRosproy . Your school is, .Your community is,.Your state is,. Keep being you!.Keep wearing a #Seatbelt!.Keep inspiring others!. NATIONAL Teacher of the year. #NTOY20
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Ladies and gentlemen, your 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year is Buhler High School's Samantha Neill!
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CONGRATULATIONS to our two Region 4 Kansas Teacher of the Year finalists -- elementary: Lan Huynh of @WichitaUSD259 & secondary: T.J Warsnak @thewarsnak of Halstead-Bentley!.
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What did business owners say high school students are lacking?
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Congratulations to our Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 2 finalists: Julie Loevenstein (4th grade teacher at Glenwood Ridge Elementary, Basehor-Linwood USD 458) & Lara K. McDonald (a 7th grade ELA teacher at Washburn Rural Middle School, Auburn-Washburn USD 437). #KTOY2020
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Well, Dale Dennis just said it. ”I’m as nervous as a frog on the freeway”. so you know it must be time to announce the 2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year.
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The board is also hearing from School of Character Beloit -- every student in Beloit's high school is involved in at least one activity. The students helped make the decisions on which clubs to add to the school to meet 100% participation. #KansansCan.
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Thank you @KTOYTEAM2018 for a great year representing Kansas education! We are so proud of each of you! #KansansCan
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Counselors guide students to careers, support students emotionally and help students discover themselves. They are an essential part of the education community. Thank a counselor this week during National School Counseling Week.
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Kansas parents! Check out Learning Across Kansas. A new program produced by Kansas PBS stations and featuring Kansas teachers presenting fun and engaging learning activities for kids PreK-12. Details: #LearningAcrossKansas #KansansCan
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Congratulations, Tabatha!. We could not be happier to have an official day to celebrate you!.
Tabatha Rosproy is the first early childhood educator and first Kansan in over 58 years to receive the National Teacher of the Year award. Her creativity and commitment to educating the next generation of leaders is an inspiration.
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NEWS: 21 more schools get to redesign the system. Congratulations to our Gemini schools. #KStotheMoon @USD220 @USD361 @USD475
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Tabatha C. Rosproy, , Winfield USD 465, tells the board, "show us that our lives are just as valuable as front line workers" and explains that social inequity, and mental health are major concerns.
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Congratulations to the 92 schools named as recipients of the 2019 Challenge Awards. The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Read more:
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KS bus drivers transport 225,578 children per school day. Let's celebrate these unsung heroes for Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
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Kansas parents can enroll their child, birth to age 5, in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Kansas by visiting the Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund at
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A big shoutout to Kansas school counselors. Thank you for all that you do! National School Counseling Week is Feb. 5-9. How are you going to celebrate your school counselors?
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Kathy Busch on Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis' retirement: I think of the impact he had on our children - it's amazing. Three words sum up his career: Service to others.
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Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis said it doesn't get any better than this. This is the first time the State Board of Education has been able to chat with a National Teacher of the Year. @TabathaRosproy is the first-ever preschool teacher to be named a National Teacher of the Year!.
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Here's the Gemini II announcement you've been waiting for! The new phase of redesign districts are: @AndoverSchools, @USD360_Caldwell, Cedar Vale, Clay County, Fredonia, Halstead-Bentley, Haven, Lakin, @USD444, Lyons, Neodesha . (1/2).
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We join with the more than 35,000 teachers in KS to thank Whitney Morgan, 2019 KS Teacher of the Year and the entire 2019 KTOY team for their leadership & service to the teaching profession. We are proud of each of you and blessed to have you in our Kansas classrooms! #KansansCan
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Jennifer Woolever, principal of Roesland Elementary, Shawnee Mission USD 512, and superintendent Dr. Mike Fulton share details about Roesland being designated a National ESEA Distinguished School. Congrats, @roepanther!
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Congratulations to Elizabeth Anstine of Leavenworth High School, USD 453 who was named the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year this evening!. Learn more about Liz and her team here:
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