Kansas Education Standards Lowered: What Can Lawmakers Do?
Raising Kansas
In this episode of Raising Kansas, the CEO of Kansas Policy Institute, Dave Trabert, talks with Senator Renee Erickson, Chair of the Kansas Senate Education Committee. They discuss how we can improve outcomes for Kansas students. They dive into the controversial decision by the Kansas State Board of Education to lower student proficiency standards—effectively redefining what it means to be “on track” academically. Critics say the move dumbs down expectations and masks real performance issues. So what can the Legislature do to restore accountability and ensure Kansas students receive a...
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What resources do school board members have in Kansas?
Raising Kansas
In this kickoff episode, Ellen Hathaway, Communications Director of the Kansas Policy Institute, and Tracy Frederick, Executive Director of the Kansas School Board Resources Center, discuss KSBRC, the resources school board members have, the literacy crisis in Kansas, and much more. Learn more at raisingks.org
info_outlineIn this kickoff episode, Ellen Hathaway, Communications Director of the Kansas Policy Institute, and Tracy Frederick, Executive Director of the Kansas School Board Resources Center, discuss KSBRC, the resources school board members have, the literacy crisis in Kansas, and much more.
Learn more at raisingks.org