Democrats flipped one seat on the Kansas State Board of Education, but Republicans maintained a 6-4 majority.
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First test scores from Missouri-backed private school scholarships near national average
One researcher said that’s reason for optimism given that the students in the program had disabilities or were required to meet income guidelines.
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Kansas City Public Schools hitting mark on staff retention, but teacher absences have spiked
Kansas City Public Schools: Board Business Meeting (Sept. 23, 2026) By Masha Mackey, Kansas City Documenter See more about this meeting at Documenters.org Summary Notes Human Resources Update Office of Education Collaboration Update Board Governance Motions Government Relations Committee Regular Business Observations & Follow-Up Questions Observations Follow-Up Questions If you believe anything in these notes […]
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‘Kansas is behind’: Advocates say state needs stronger laws to prevent abuse in schools
The legislature has yet to pass Erin’s Law, mandating child abuse prevention education, and other laws advocates say could strengthen protections for children.
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Kansas state school board candidates disagree on whether parents need more influence
Republican Amy Cawvey and Democrat Jennifer Lloyd are competing for the District 1 seat on the Kansas State Board of Education.
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Missouri has laws to stop abusers moving from one school to another. Are they enough?
Some parts of the law apply to educators no matter where they work, while others are specific to public schools.
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Johnson County voters could flip seat on right-leaning Kansas Board of Education
In November, voters will choose between Democrat Amy Diediker and Republican Jim McMullen.
Either candidate would be new to the board.
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Missouri’s ‘unprecedented’ budget vote leaves schools around Kansas City in the lurch
Missouri’s state education board voted not to ask the governor and lawmakers for full school funding.
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‘We are human beings’: UMKC workers take their fight for higher pay public
Belkis Cabrera has worked as a custodian at the University of Missouri-Kansas City for 16 years. Each time she and her co-workers earn a merit raise, she said, increasing healthcare costs and inflation swallow it. “We are not asking for much, just respect and enough pay to get by,” Cabrera said through an interpreter at […]
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Kansas City school board fields competing pleas about fate of historic school
Kansas City Public Schools: Board Business Meeting (Aug. 26, 2026) By Masha Mackey, Kansas City Documenter These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public meetings, strengthening transparency and accountability in local government. Summary Notes Public Comment Superintendent Announcements Legislative Update Academic Focus – “Literacy […]