Have you applied yet? Applications are open for the United States Senate Youth Program! Two students from Kansas will be selected to participate in a weeklong educational experience in Washington, D.C., alongside outstanding students from across the country. Apply now: buff.ly/1dxXQph

Reminder: LOCATION CHANGE: The KSDE Counting KIDS workshop in Topeka on Thursday, Aug. 27, has moved due to an unexpected facility issue. New location: Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC) 500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr., Topeka, KS 66606

Kansas Horizon Award Applications Are Open! The Kansas Horizon Award Program honors exceptional first-year educators across Kansas for their dedication, strong teaching skills, and commitment to student success. Application deadline is October 9, 2026. Apply now: buff.ly/QCoLyyn

LOCATION CHANGE: The KSDE Counting KIDS workshop in Topeka on Thursday, Aug. 27, has moved due to an unexpected facility issue. New location: Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC) 500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr., Topeka, KS 66606

Applications are open for the United States Senate Youth Program! Two students from Kansas will be selected to participate in a weeklong educational experience in Washington, D.C., alongside outstanding students from across the country. Apply now: buff.ly/1dxXQph

School is in session: ⬇️Slow down in school zones. 🚍 Look out for the bus.  🛑 Stop when the stop-arm is out.

Sharing the road means sharing the responsibility. 🚌 When a school bus stops on a two-lane roadway with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, drivers in both directions must stop. Students may be crossing the road to get on or off the bus. #SchoolBusSafety #StopOnRedKidsAhead

Parents, talk about school bus safety! Remind your child to: - Stay at least 10 feet away from the curb while waiting. - Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop. - Follow the driver's directions. - Face forward after finding a seat. - Look left-right-left for cars before crossing the street.

STOP means STOP. 🛑 See a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended? Don't pass. #StopOnRedKidsAhead #SchoolBusSafety

The Kansas State Board of Education will meet today, Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison Street, Room 346 (The Cherokee Room) to discuss potential policy on classroom technology use. This is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

The Kansas State Board of Education will meet today, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. There will be a special meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 12, as a work session beginning at 9 a.m. Meeting location: buff.ly/B1w0YDx Agenda and meeting materials: buff.ly/2PjF9XB

🟡 Yellow means slow down. 🔴 Red means STOP. When a school bus activates its yellow flashing lights, it's preparing to stop. Slow down and be ready to stop. When the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, you must stop. Know the lights. Know when to stop. #StopOnRedKidsAhead

School is starting this week, which means school buses are on the road. 🚌 When a school bus stops with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, STOP. Give students the time and space they need to get on or off the bus safely. A few seconds of patience can help protect a child.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has proclaimed Aug. 2 - 8, as Kansas School Bus Stop Arm Week. The Kansas Highway Patrol is providing videos to remind drivers to stop when they see school bus stop arms and what the fines are if they don’t. Watch now: buff.ly/gb481m9

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Make the most of the final days of summer! There's still time to enjoy nutritious summer meals. SUN Meals makes it easy with free meals at neighborhood locations for children ages 1–18. Find a meal site near you: buff.ly/Pj2KCh0

Reminder: The Kansas State Board of Education will meet, Wed., Aug. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison Street, Rm 346 (The Cherokee Room) to discuss potential policy on classroom technology use. This is open to the public & will be livestreamed.

Sunflower Summer ends this week! Explore Kansas and discover new attractions, make family memories, and enjoy free admission at participating locations across the state. Learn more at SunflowerSummer.org.

There's still time to enjoy Sunflower Summer! 🌻 The program gives Kansas students in grades K–12 free admission to attractions, museums, zoos and other participating destinations across the state. Learn more at SunflowerSummer.org

Jackie Hall, center, PE educator in Uniontown USD 235, visits with Kacie Johnson, right, West Franklin USD 287 and Kellen Adams, Piper USD 203. #greatideasineducation

Attendees of the "Constructing a Balanced Assessment System" session were asked to discuss a humorous experience while administering an assessment and what decisions are made because of assessment results. #greatideasineducation

As of July 1, per House Substitute for Senate Bill 366, it is illegal to manually hold a mobile telephone and use it while operating a motor vehicle in a school or road construction zone at a time when a reduced speed limit is enforced. Learn more: buff.ly/UwpSM1W

The State Board will be touring the largest school district in Kansas via bus. This is open to the public - for both the bus part of the tour. Learn more: buff.ly/q4jM2a2

Special Meeting Notice Correction: The Kansas State Board of Education will hold a special meeting during the KSDE Annual Conference to hear from conference attendees and members of the public about their experiences and perspectives on the use of technology in the classroom. buff.ly/q4jM2a2

Starting in the 2027-2028 academic year, the bill requires that an individual literacy plan be developed in partnership with the parent/guardian for any kindergarten-grade 3 student who is determined to be high risk based on the universal screener data. Learn more: buff.ly/2dUPTMM

Special Meeting Notice: The Kansas State Board of Education will hold a special meeting during the KSDE Annual Conference to hear from conference attendees and members of the public about their experiences and perspectives on the use of technology in the classroom. Learn more: buff.ly/q4jM2a2

Looking for summer food options for kids? SUN Meals makes it easy with free meals at neighborhood locations for children ages 1–18. Find a meal site near you: buff.ly/Pj2KCh0

Summer isn't over yet! 🌻 There's still time to explore Kansas with Sunflower Summer. Discover new attractions, make family memories, and enjoy free admission at participating locations across the state. Learn more at SunflowerSummer.org.

The Kansas State Board of Education will meet today, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15, beginning at 10 a.m. View the agenda and meeting materials here: buff.ly/e1jSrdG

Time is running out! ⏰ Registration for the Great Ideas in Education Conference 2026 closes July 14. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and prepare for the new school year with educators from across Kansas. Secure your spot today: buff.ly/bxXURdL

SUN Meals helps keep kids fueled for summer fun! Free meals are available for children ages 1–18 at participating locations statewide. Find a SUN Meal site near you: buff.ly/HbPbqQP