https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/kansas Kansas en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:01:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/microschools-are-spreading-some-school-districts-have-opened-their-own/2026/09 Districts see the small learning communities as an alternative for families that may otherwise leave. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:01:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/microschools-are-spreading-some-school-districts-have-opened-their-own/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-school-district-facilitates-gender-transitions-files-suit/2026/09 The lawsuit comes after several months of back and forth with the Kansas City, Kan., public schools. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:14:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-school-district-facilitates-gender-transitions-files-suit/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-district-refuses-to-sign-federal-agreement-change-trans-student-rules/2026/05 The district refused to sign the agreement despite the looming threats of funding cuts. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:38:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-district-refuses-to-sign-federal-agreement-change-trans-student-rules/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-happens-to-students-who-join-the-military-a-new-effort-aims-to-find-out/2026/03 A pilot will allow states to use Pentagon data to track students from the classroom to the military. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:08:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-happens-to-students-who-join-the-military-a-new-effort-aims-to-find-out/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 States are seeking potentially significant changes to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-much-time-do-teens-spend-on-their-phones-during-school/2026/01 Teenagers' most-used apps are social media, video, and gaming. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:33:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-much-time-do-teens-spend-on-their-phones-during-school/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 The use of the office for civil rights for political purposes has been dialed up in the second Trump administration, experts say. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:57:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-state-leaders-cheer-as-trumps-ed-dept-investigates-their-schools/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2025/one-leaders-plan-to-cut-chronic-absenteeism-one-student-at-a-time Naomi Tolentino helps educators in Kansas City, Kan., support strong school attendance. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2025/one-leaders-plan-to-cut-chronic-absenteeism-one-student-at-a-time https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/what-a-positive-proactive-approach-to-chronic-absenteeism-looks-like/2025/02 A Kansas City, Kan., leader explains how her district shifted its approach to chronic absenteeism. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/what-a-positive-proactive-approach-to-chronic-absenteeism-looks-like/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 Several large districts and the state of California hope to capitalize on interest in the presidential election to pass big bonds. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:58:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-teachers-unions-are-involved-in-the-fight-against-cellphones-in-class/2024/04 Could cellphone bans be the next big issue at the bargaining table? Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-teachers-unions-are-involved-in-the-fight-against-cellphones-in-class/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/super-bowl-districts-face-super-sized-call-should-they-cancel-class-for-a-victory-parade/2024/02 Concerned about absenteeism, district leaders face tough decisions about days off for community events. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:12:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/super-bowl-districts-face-super-sized-call-should-they-cancel-class-for-a-victory-parade/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-declines-bid-to-rename-brown-v-board-of-education/2024/01 Descendants argued that their case, not the one from Topeka, Kan., should have topped the 1954 decision on racial segregation in schools. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:15:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-declines-bid-to-rename-brown-v-board-of-education/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-does-fact-fluency-matter-in-math-4-educators-offer-answers/2023/12 Teachers and district leaders talk about why math fact fluency is required and how they provide support for students who struggle. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:13:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-does-fact-fluency-matter-in-math-4-educators-offer-answers/2023/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-judge-just-ruled-that-another-states-school-funding-system-is-unconstitutional/2023/11 New Hampshire joins Pennsylvania on the list of states whose courts have ruled that it's underfunding poor school districts. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:21:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-judge-just-ruled-that-another-states-school-funding-system-is-unconstitutional/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/chatgpt-is-everywhere-in-this-district-heres-what-it-looks-like/2023/08 From newsletters to lesson plans, Wichita Public Schools is all in with artificial intelligence. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:06:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/chatgpt-is-everywhere-in-this-district-heres-what-it-looks-like/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/social-emotional-learning-persists-despite-political-backlash/2023/07 Social-emotional learning has generated a political backlash, but states are keeping SEL in their standards. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:43:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/social-emotional-learning-persists-despite-political-backlash/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-kids-never-once-doubted-i-loved-them-a-principals-deep-connections-with-students/2023/06 This Kansas middle school principal will remember the decades-long relationships she's built with students. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:22:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-kids-never-once-doubted-i-loved-them-a-principals-deep-connections-with-students/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/summer-jobs-have-become-an-unwelcome-tradition-for-many-teachers/2023/05 Many teachers rely on summer as a time to earn much-needed extra income. Wed, 31 May 2023 20:13:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/summer-jobs-have-become-an-unwelcome-tradition-for-many-teachers/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-school-district-thats-enrolling-ukrainian-refugees-and-hiring-their-parents/2023/02 The Topeka, Kan., district has hired Ukrainian refugees in multiple roles, helping provide stability to families uprooted by war. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:17:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-school-district-thats-enrolling-ukrainian-refugees-and-hiring-their-parents/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-post-pandemic-recruitment-looks-like/2023/02 Recruiters' jobs are more complex, requiring them to use in-person, remote, and hybrid job fairs. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:20:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-post-pandemic-recruitment-looks-like/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-states-push-schools-to-drop-native-american-mascots/2022/11 At states' urging, schools will drop Native American mascots, citing the harm of racist stereotypes. The changes bring logistical and political challenges. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:51:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-states-push-schools-to-drop-native-american-mascots/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 Legislators want to ban lessons on LGBTQ communities and require teachers to tell parents when students want their pronouns changed. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:21:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-great-option-why-a-school-district-named-after-a-kkk-leader-is-keeping-its-name/2021/11 "Somebody's going to get mad at anything we do," board member James Adams said. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:49:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-great-option-why-a-school-district-named-after-a-kkk-leader-is-keeping-its-name/2021/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 A slight increase in this year's Quality Counts score isn't enough to boost the nation's school system above last year's middling grade. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on K-12 achievement, along with how they scored on a host of indicators. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09