Four Kansas school districts and two organizations were honored Tuesday, Aug. 14, for outstanding practices in Child Nutrition and Wellness programs that help support the Kansans Can vision.

The Kansas Volunteer Commission (KVC) has awarded 11 organizations a total of nearly $5,000 in funding to support Sept. 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Award winners to be honored on Constitution Day in Topeka

Eight Kansas schools will be recognized in September for the civic engagement opportunities they offer students, said Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson.

McNiece has served on board since 2013

Jim McNiece, who joined the Kansas State Board of Education in 2013, is a recipient of the National Associated of State Boards of Education (NASBE) 2018 Distinguished Service Award.

Kansas juniors will be able to take the ACT test and WorkKeys assessment for free during the 2018-2019 school year, the Kansas State Department of Education announced Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Grants will support 226 AmeriCorps members who help meet local needs

Kansas received more than $1.6 million in funding to help 226 AmeriCorps members meet local needs across the state, the Kansas Volunteer Commission announced Tuesday, Aug. 7.

The Kansas State Board of Education will conduct its next monthly meeting Aug. 14 and 15 in Topeka. 

The Kansas State Department of Education announces the participation of sponsoring agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program for the current program year.

The Kansas State Department of Education announces the participation of all Kansas school districts and many private schools in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household income guidelines for determining eligibility for Child Nutrition Program benefits:

Two public hearings have been scheduled so Kansans can share their comments on revised English Language Proficiency Standards, which help K-12 students who speak limited English be successful in school.

The current English Language Proficiency Standards were adopted in December 2013.