President Obama's budget proposal for FY 2011 will take center-stage as Congress struggles to meet the challenges confronting states. With a growing deficit, unprecedented [state] budget shortfalls and growing unemployment, the Administration believes that the FY 2011 budget request for the Department of Education "builds on the achievements of ARRA, supports a comprehensive reauthorization of ESEA, and begins making good on the President's goal of restoring America to first in the world in college graduation rates."
Overall, the Administration is seeking $50.7 billion in discretionary appropriations for the Department of Education, an increase of $4.5 billion over the comparable discretionary total provided in the 2010 appropriations act. Continue reading for more information about what this really means for Kansas and for specific programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Topeka – Sabetha Superintendent Dennis Stones has been named the 2010 Outstanding Service Award recipient by United School Administrators of Kansas (USA|Kansas). Stones was recognized by the association and colleagues during the USA|Kansas annual convention in Wichita last week.
Each year, USA|Kansas bestows upon one of its administrators the Outstanding Service Award – the highest honor the organization awards. This individual is nominated by the presidents of each of the 10 statewide member associations and is recognized for outstanding contributions to the profession and for exemplary leadership. Read more The Kansas State Department of Education has submitted an application for the Federal Race to the Top application. Kansas’ Race to the Top (RTTT) application and plan was developed by the Kansas Department of Education in collaboration with the state’s education community. The application will be evaluated against the four core reform areas of (1) the development of common core standards and assessments; (2) effective teachers and leaders; (3) collaborative data systems to support instruction; and (4) the continued support and technical assistance provided to struggling schools.
Read more The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is working with the Kansas State Board of Education in the selection of a new Commissioner of Education. This is one of the most critical positions in state government and the Board is seeking input from educational leaders and constituencies in the state as they develop criteria for the position. USA|Kansas and representatives from our member associations were invited to participate in the focus groups.
Read more Most education administrators are not surprised to hear that States are reducing funding for public education...quite the contrary, administrators have been sounding the alarm throughout the country. In statehouses and community meetings, administrators have warned about the long-term consequences of cuts to K-12 education. With K-12 education funding representing more than 50 percent of the state general fund budget in many states and the economic climate continuing to deteriorate, it grew increasingly evident that federal funds would be used to "backfill" in the wake of reduced funding at the state level.
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