The Communications and Recognition Programs Team is responsible for facilitating all communications within and external to the agency. The team is also responsible for managing the various scholarship and recognition programs administered by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).

Awards, Scholarships, & Recognitions

		Blue Ribbon Schools
		Challenge Award Recognition Program
		Governor's Scholar Program
		Kansas Horizon Award Program
		Kansas Exemplary Educators Network (KEEN)
		Kansas Teacher of the Year Awards
		Kansas Exemplary Educator Talent Pool
		Milken National Educator Awards Program
		Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching Program
		Presidential Scholars Program
		Teachers of Promise
		U.S. Senate Youth Program