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Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE): Leadership and support for student learning.
Topeka, KS
Joined January 2010
Kansas Math Project representatives are walking board members through a sample math exercise.
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The team focused on research conducted with students who experience challenges in mathematics to make sure educators meet the needs of all students in the classroom.
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When designing materials, they relied on research-validated practices identified as essential for math learning. When possible, the team relied on research results from randomized/controlled trials identified by the What Works Clearinghouse as a gold standard for ed research.
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The purpose of the Kansas Math Project is ensuring every math teacher in the state has a strong understanding of evidence-based teaching strategies and has an equally strong understanding of math content.
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Todd Wiedemann, of Kansas MTSS, is presenting on the work of the Kansas Math Project.
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Day two of the Kansas State Board of Education meeting is underway. @KsCommissioner is continuing leading board members in a discussion on their goals and priorities.
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A new episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast comes out this week! In the meantime, catch up on our previous episodes here: . Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcasts:
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The meeting is going into executive session. No action will be taken. The meeting will recess soon after and resume tomorrow at 9 a.m.
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Dr. Harwood is back to provide an update on the current status of federal funding.
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The board has voted to request a budget enhancement of $95,920 to replace funding required to support school districts with the E-Rate process for FY 2027.
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The board has voted to request a budget enhancement to provide for State Board member compensation to be commensurate with legislator compensation for FY 2027.
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The board has voted to request a budget enhancement of $7,532 to cover the cost of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission dues increases for FY 2027.
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The board voted to request a budget enhancement of $148,262 to cover the increase in state office rent for FY 2027.
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The board voted to request a budget enhancement of $500,000 for the E-Rate Infrastructure Match for FY 2027.
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The board voted to request a budget enhancement of $15 million for the Safe and Secure Schools Grant program for FY 2027.
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The board voted to request a budget enhancement of $360,000 for the National Board Certification Teacher of Excellence program for FY 2027.
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The board has resumed voting on budget recommendations and voted to request a budget enhancement of $1.77 million for the professional development program for FY 2027.
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The board is slated to vote on this at their August meeting.
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The KESA graduation rate is based on the district's/system's 5 most recent graduating classes. It's calculated by taking the total # of graduates from the 5 most recent graduating classes and dividing by the total number of students in the 4-year cohort in each of those classes.
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In the standards, the State Board can view a thoroughly vetted set of KESA graduation standards that include the KESA graduation rate, benchmarks for KESA graduation rate, and performance categories.
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