We had a great day with our superintendents. Thank you to our various guest speakers for facilitating our learning today: Dr, Renee Nugent (@ksdehq), Melissa Rooker (KS Children's Cabinet), and Caroline from corporate sponsor Edia. #edleadershipmatters
Today, we are in Manhattan working with Superintendents as part of our #KSSA PD and LINKS meeting. Our focus today is on current legislative actions, local advocacy, and at risk data. Thank you to Edia for sponsoring today's learning. #edleadershipmatters
We are in Manhattan today and tomorrow working with Superintendents. This afternoon, we spent time with our New Superintendents and their #KELI mentors connecting and collaborating. Thank you to our mentors who were able to attend. #KSSA #edleadershipmatters
We hope you were all able to enjoy spring break and get the rest and recovery you need to have a strong fourth quarter. If we can be of any support to you and your staff as you head into the final part of the school year, please reach out to us at usaoffice@usakansas.org.
Here is your quick look at what happened in the KS Legislature this week! Keep an eye on your inbox for more information and stay tuned next week as more schedule information becomes available. #edleadershipmatters
Yesterday, we emailed out an action alert for HB2402. Today, we are sending out an action alert for SB384. This bill uses "innovative district" legislation to advance charter schools with no accountability to the SBOE. Contact your House Reps today! Check your email for more.
It's never too early to start thinking about your summer learning plans! Join us at the end of May for our annual conference and then in June for Summer Elevate training! You can learn more about each learning opportunity by using the QR codes or visiting us online.
Happy St. Patrick's Day from the USA-Kansas team! We feel so lucky that we get to work with so many amazing school leaders across the state. We hope you are enjoying your well deserved break!
Before you head out for spring break, review your weekly recap of what all is going on in the Kansas Legislature. A quick summary is provided here and a full recap and video should be in your inbox soon. Have a wonderful Spring Break, everyone! #edleadershipmatters
Registration for the 55th Annual Uniting Leaders Conference is open now! On our webpage, you will also find pre-conference activity registration. You must be registered for the conference to sign up for pre-conference fun! https://www.usakansas.org/page/2026-usa-kansas-conference
Today, we are hosting our brand new workshop Change and the Instructional Leader at our office in Topeka. 20 leaders are joining us to learn more about change theory, change management, and the steps they can take to facilitate meaningful instructional practice in their schools.
In about 2 weeks, we will be holding School Finance University 202 focused on Advanced School Finance Strategies. This workshop is for district leaders who oversee budgeting, attended School Finance University 101, and want to dive deeper in their learning. Use the QR to sign up!
Six school administrators were honored this afternoon on the Kansas Senate floor and were given an award from their Senators in recognition of their 2026 KSSA and KPA awards. Thank you to Senator Mike Argabright for sponsoring this recognition! #edleadershipmatters #kslegislature
Here is your high level look at what happened in the KS Legislature this week (March 2-6) and what is coming up next week (March 9-13). You will receive a detailed explanation of these happenings in addition to a video summary in your inbox sometime soon. #edleadershipmatters
Join us on Zoom this morning at 9:00 am for our next AI Learning Circle. Today, we will be hearing from Dyane Smokorowski (USD 259) as she talks through AI Scaffolding Hack to Support ALL Learners. Get the Zoom link by visiting https://www.usakansas.org/page/ai-learning-circle
Thank you to all of the wonderful women in leadership who joined us in Wichita this week! From those of you who came to learn or teach, share or grow, it was a really special time and we appreciate every one of you who chose to be with us. #WLS2026 #edleadershipmatters
We closed out our Women's Leadership Summit with Joy Kelly, who reminded us how important is is to champion for students, model and expect excellence, and take a moment to pause. #WLS2026 #edleadershipmatters
Our wonderful women leaders started the day this morning in 3 rounds of breakout sessions. It was another great morning of learning and connecting! #WLS2026 #edleadershipmatters
Our women leaders are wrapping up their day of learning with a wide variety of breakout sessions. It's been an awesome day of learning, growth, collaboration, and networking! #WLS2026 #edleadershipmatters
Our #WLS2026 participants are in their 3rd round of breakout sessions for the day. They are working through topics like imposter syndrome, creating systems that uplift, and leading with passion, purpose, and love. #edleadershipmatters
