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Posted: Sep 12, 2024
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Members of the Blue-Ribbon Task Force on Student Screen Time have met four times to date, reviewing research and discussing the issues that will form the basis for a recommended policy regarding the non-academic use of cell phones and other technology by Pre-K-12 Kansas students.

The 36-member task force, appointed by the Kansas State Board of Education in July, is focusing on the following areas: 

  • Use of personal devices in schools 
  • Parental oversight of district-issued devices 
  • Screen time and mental health 

 

Members of the task force include students, classroom teachers, administrators, two legislators, and two members of the state board.

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Posted: Sep 12, 2024
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Members of the Kansas State Board of Education received an update during their September meeting on what districts will have to include in their at-risk accountability plans, the at-risk pilot initiative and the status of the list of evidence-based programs.     

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