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

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

The Counting KIDS Workshop registration is now open! Participants will learn about information needed to enter for funding purposes and receive important updates prior to student Count Day. Register Now: buff.ly/RRr19ZQ

Have you heard? Sunflower Summer lets you and your kids enjoy a summer of attractions at no cost, across the great state of Kansas (residents only). Learn more at SunflowerSummer.org

In observance of Independence Day, the Kansas State Department of Education offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026.

Have you heard? The Kansas State Department of Education is seeking a Marketing Specialist This position is responsible for creating brochure copy, developing and executing marketing strategies and more. Apply now: buff.ly/tLhmQ2M

Free meals are available at local summer meal sites, and SUN Bucks provides families a one-time grocery benefit per eligible child. Find a summer meal site: buff.ly/DebZcFd Learn more about SUN Bucks: buff.ly/rdfVURS

Did you know families can use both SUN Meals and SUN Bucks? Kids can eat free meals at local SUN Meals sites, and eligible families may also receive a one-time $120 SUN Bucks per eligible child for groceries. Find a SUN Meals site: buff.ly/16ZHkU5 Learn more about SUN Bucks: buff.ly/rdfVURS

Register your team and save! Teams of four receive discounted pricing for the 2026 Great Ideas in Education Conference. Register here: buff.ly/KORzBEA

Now Seeking! The Kansas State Department of Education is seeking a Marketing Specialist This position is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that promote programs, initiatives and key messages, and more. Apply now: buff.ly/tLhmQ2M

The Sunflower Summer 2026 lineup is here! 🌻 What is Sunflower Summer? The program gives Kansas students in grades K–12 free admission to attractions, museums, zoos and other participating destinations across the state. Explore participating locations below & start planning your summer adventures!

In honor of Juneteenth, the Kansas State Department of Education will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026.

We’re Hiring! The Kansas State Department of Education is seeking a Marketing Specialist This position is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that promote programs, initiatives and key messages, and more. Apply now: buff.ly/VLEHIi0

We’re Hiring! The Kansas State Department of Education is seeking a Marketing Specialist This position is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that promote programs, initiatives and key messages, and more. Apply now: buff.ly/EME2goj

What are SUN Meals? SUN Meals provides free meals and snacks for kids ages 1–18 during the summer at schools, parks, libraries, and other community locations. Find a meal site near you: buff.ly/5mGCTkF