A lot happened in the #ksleg March 11-15! Our weekly recap should be at the top of each member's inbox, but you can also review this infographic for a high-level overview of what occurred! Opportunities for advocacy are on the horizon. Be ready to share! #edleadershipmatters
This year, Kansas Association of School Business Officials is celebrating its 60th Anniversary! They will be marking the occasion at their 2024 Annual Convention and Expo coming up April 17-19 in Manhattan, KS. Register at https://kasbo.wildapricot.org/event-5570865/Registration
Here is your update of what happened in the #ksleg for the week of March 4-8, 2024. A comprehensive update was also sent out to members earlier today. We will continue to update you as the session moves through its second half. #edleadershipmatters
Our closing keynote Carla Tantillo Philibert is on a roll inspiring our leaders with her message around the importance and meaning of well-being. #WLS2024 #edleadershipmatters
Our leaders are moving through breakouts this morning and the give away table is overflowing. We can't wait to close out #WLS2024 with our keynote and prizes later today!
Day 2 of #WLS2024 is off and running! We want to take a moment to acknowledge and thank the numerous sponsors who support this event. Thank you for your investment in women leaders in Kansas! #edleadershipmatters
Our Opening Keynote Kristen Brown engaged the group in discussion on how to focus your energy! #WLS2024
We are kicking off the 2024 Women's Leadership Summit here in Wichita! We have an amazing group of women in attendance and are looking forward to 2 days of learning and growing together! 2024 KSOY Dr. Michell Hubbard addressed the group before lunch. #WLS2024
It is the final #WKCS of the year and we are with our partners @swplains in Garden City with over 150 students who are eager to learn about City/County Essential Careers! If you haven't explored www.startherestayhere.org, we recommend you do so! Plans for next year coming soon.
We asked, and you answered. 97% said "NO" public dollars should not go to private schools. When ESAs are used to transfer public dollars to private schools, voice, choice, and accountability are lost. Where do you really have choice? #edleadershipmatters
Our Aspiring Leaders are collaborating, networking, and learning a lot today as they talk about executive presence and even hold mock interviews. They are ending the day with a principal panel with leaders from @KSPrincipals. #edleadershipmatters
It is a great day in Topeka as over 20 Aspiring Principals are gathered to learn about the importance of being a school leader! The agenda is full this morning as folks talk about leadership & time management before hearing from a panel later this afternoon! #edleadershipmatters
Public dollars spent at public schools come with public accountability. ESA dollars sent to private schools come with much less accountability. Where do you want your dollars going? Check twitter tomorrow (2/29) for a poll with the results coming Fri. 3/1! #edleadershipmatters
USA-KS & KASB will host the 4th & final session of our 2023-2024 Women Connecting With Women series on Wednesday (Feb 28) at noon with Jordan Buxton, VP of Circle USD 375 School Board & KASB Board Member! We hope you can join us! https://usakansas.wildapricot.org/event-5418335
Join USA-Kansas in recognizing Public Schools Week, Feb 26 - March 1, 2024! Public schools are the backbone of our society, nurturing future leaders. Let's celebrate the achievements and dedication of our educators! #PSW24 #PublicSchoolProud https://www.publicschoolproud.org
It was a slow week for the #ksleg as they gear up for a short break. Here is a summary of what passed out of House Committees this week. Next week should also be slow as the #ksleg does not reconvene until Wednesday morning. See you then! #edleadershipmatters
We spent the day at Minneola High School as part of our #startherestayhere initiative to help partner students with businesses and career opportunities in their area. Today's focus was on various career paths like agriculture, healthcare, and education. @swplains
Thank you to Dan Whisler and our sponsors at Trane for providing today's lunch in Chanute, KS! Our Elevate Leadership 1 participants loved the meal and the opportunity to unwind and learn over lunch. #edleadershipmatters #elevateleadership
We are in @USD265_Goddard today working with our Elevate Leadership 1 group on What Matters Most. Leaders are reflecting, developing action plans, and holding themselves accountability through their professional learning groups. #elevateleadership #edleadershipmatters
KASEA handed out 3 awards today at the KASEA Winter Conference. Dr. Christy Skelton was recognized as the Special Education Administrator of the Year, Dr. Marvin Miller was recognized as the Special Education Professional of the Year, and Zak Brandon was awarded a scholarship!
