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09/24/2026

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. 🚌

09/23/2026

This special meeting is to meet with the Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) Interim Superintendents for the purpose of voting for a search firm to guide KSD through the process of finding a permanent Superintendent.

More information: https://buff.ly/HEKqURS

09/22/2026

See the stop arm? Stop.

On a four-lane roadway with a shared left-turn lane, traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus has its stop arm extended and red lights flashing.

Let’s keep Kansas students safe!

09/21/2026

The 2028 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominations are now open!

The Kansas Teacher of the Year Award recognizes and utilizes representatives of excellent teaching in the elementary and secondary classrooms of the state.

Deadline to apply is Nov. 6, 2026.

https://buff.ly/DIgYKUi

09/20/2026

Congratulations to Brandy Lane, USD 265-Eisenhower Middle School USD 265-Goddard Public Schools for being named 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year!

Read more here: https://www.ksde.gov/news-center/news-releases/2026/09/20/goddard-english-language-arts-educator-named-2027-kansas-teacher-of-the-year

09/16/2026

ICYMI:

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) will pause the Kansans Can Star Recognition program for the 2026-2027 school year.

KSDE is committed to an aligned, coherent approach to supporting the Kansas school improvement model. This pause will allow KSDE to create a program aligned to these focused priorities, while districts focus on implementing their school improvement action plans in 2026-27.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/2M6o0wY

09/15/2026

Celebrate Constitution Day!📜

Third grade classrooms can take part in the Nationwide Constitution Day Mock Trial on Sept. 17, and experience the court system firsthand through an interactive mock trial.

Register here: https://buff.ly/xFfeVMF

09/14/2026

Don't forget to submit a teacher!

Kansas Horizon Award Applications Are Open!

The Kansas Horizon Award Program honors exceptional first-year educators across Kansas.

Application deadline is October 9, 2026.

Apply now: https://buff.ly/QCoLyyn

09/10/2026

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) will pause the Kansans Can Star Recognition program for the 2026-2027 school year.

KSDE is committed to an aligned, coherent approach to supporting the Kansas school improvement model. This pause will allow KSDE to create a program aligned to these focused priorities, while districts focus on implementing their school improvement action plans in 2026-27.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/2M6o0wY

09/09/2026

Address

900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 102
Topeka, KS
66612

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17852963201

Website

http://www.ksde.gov/

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