Leaders are in Lenexa, Goddard, and Hays today working through day 3 of Elevate Leadership 1. Today, the focus is on academic optimism and introducing the What Matters Most Framework. Thanks to our partners at @NabbolzCorp for hosting in Lenexa and Goddard and Hays for hosting!
Leaders also had the opportunity to hear from guest speaker, Whitney Linenberger, Associate Principal at Garden City High School. Thank you, Whitney, for sharing your leadership journey and experience with our participants. #edleadershipmatters
Today, we are in Garden City working with teacher leaders in the Western Kansas Leadership Academy. Leaders are learning about trust and the importance of instructional leadership. This program is a collaboration with @swplains and @KASBPublicEd. Another great day of leaning!
Leaders are in Topeka today for day 3 of Elevate Leadership 1. This morning, leaders are learning about academic optimism and the four domains of leadership behavior. Later, attendees will dig into the What Matters Most framework focusing on instruction and pathways to success.
The December Issue of our monthly magazine, Under the Umbrella, is out now! Check your email for a link to this month's magazine. Any leader can write for our member-driven magazine! If you are interested, email Jerry Henn (jhenn@usakansas.org) to learn more! #edleadershipmatters
Cinnemon Buie closed the AI Summit with a powerful charge: embrace change, lead with innovation, and let AI be your thought partner. If we want to prepare students for the future, we must evolve how we teach—because AI is here, and our students are already using it. #edleadershipmatters
Our AI Summit participants continued their afternoon with more breakout sessions highlighting practical, ethical, and future-focused uses of AI in classrooms, leadership, postsecondary support, and district evaluation tools. #edleadershipmatters
Dr. Randy Watson spoke to our AI Summit participants over lunch about the future of education in Kansas and the innovative ideas on the horizon to improve outcomes for students. #edleadershipmatters
AI Summit participants are currently participating in breakout sessions. These sessions dive into how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, leadership, and the future of work—helping educators build skills, apply best practices, and lead confidently in an AI-driven world. #edleadershipmatters
We've kicked off our AI Summit this morning in Wichita! We had a great Opening Keynote with Dr. Shawn Bishop about using AI with intention and purpose to move the needle for kids. Thank you to our Summit Sponsors who shared about their services this morning as well! #edleadershipmatters
USA-Kansas and KASB are in Salina today working with our Aspiring Superintendents! They have spent time learning about change theory and inclusive leadership and have engaged in rich discussion working toward system improvement. #edleadershipmatters
LAST CALL- The AI Summit for Kansas Educators Summit is this Wednesday, December 3rd! This Summit will have an opening and closing keynote, four breakout opportunities, and a lunchtime guest speaker. Register today so you don't miss out! https://www.usakansas.org/page/ai-summit
From all of us at USA-Kansas: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The USA-Kansas Office will be closed today, Wednesday, November 26th, through Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back open to work with you on Monday, December 1st.
As we celebrate the week of Thanksgiving, we at USA-Kansas want to give thanks for all of YOU-our members, sponsors, & partners. We are honored to work with you in making a difference in the lives of students in Kansas. Thank you for all you do & letting us be a part of the work!
Our AI for Kansas Educators Summit is just a few weeks away & spots are still available. We will have an opening and closing keynote, 4 Breakout opportunities, & a special lunch guest! You can view all breakouts and register on our website https://www.usakansas.org/page/ai-summit
It's a great turnout in Salina at the K-State Campus as district leaders come together to learn more about school finance and budgets from Dr. Kellen Adams who is leading School Finance University 101. Thanks to K-State for the amazing homemade pies. #edleadershipmatters
We are in Garden City working with leaders in Elevate Leadership 1. Today, participants are focused on academic optimism including academic emphasis, collective efficacy, & trust. This afternoon, leaders will be introduced to the What Matters Most framework. #edleadershipmatters
This afternoon, superintendents heard from Dr. Andrew Dolloff, sponsored by Proximity Learning. Kyle Crookes, head coach of the University of Central Missouri Baseball Team, also spoke to the group this afternoon on cultivating loyalty and character - sponsored by KCAV. A big thank you to OFG Financial for sponsoring coffee for the group and Ameritime for sponsoring lunch! #KSSADay #edleadershipmatters
It's a packed room for KSSA Day today in Wichita! This morning, superintendents are hearing from Dr. Chris White on difficult conversations and working through conflict - thank you to Capturing Kids' Hearts for sponsoring! They are also hearing from John Robb on the history of Kansas school funding. #KSSADay #edleadershipmatters
