Kansas educators, task force members wrangle over data as school funding hangs in the balance
by Baya Burgess, Kansas Reflector June 3, 2026 TOPEKA — A Lawrence second grade teacher said educators in the beginning…
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Clark Wedel named interim USD 423 superintendent
Former Moundridge High School principal Clark Wedel is set to return to USD 423, this time as interim superintendent. In…
USD 423 BOE approves one-time staff retention bonuses
At its regular meeting on Monday, the Moundridge USD 423 Board of Education approved a one-time staff retention bonus following…
MHS recognizes educational excellence during annual Academic Night
Moundridge High School celebrated students’ scholastic successes May 4 during the annual Academic Night. During the event, various academic honors…
Kansas governor nixes bill requiring high schoolers to pass citizenship test
by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector April 23, 2026 TOPEKA — Kansas legislators were unsuccessful in their attempt to mandate high…
School gardens help students learn science and connect with agriculture – but making them happen isn’t easy
These kids are doing a lot more than just playing in the dirt. SolStock/E+ via Getty Images Shelley Mitchell, Oklahoma…
Kansas policymakers lag on updating public school funding formula
by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector April 22, 2026 TOPEKA — A Kansas task force is running out of time to…
U.S. Education Department: Gender-inclusive policies at four Kansas school districts violate law
by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector April 17, 2026 TOPEKA — The U.S. Department of Education told four Kansas school districts…
Kansas State Board of Education turns inward for new state commissioner of K-12 education
by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector April 14, 2026 TOPEKA — The Kansas State Board of Education voted Tuesday to appoint…