Most education bills failed in Jefferson City this year. But measures on antisemitism and school security are among those that the legislature approved.
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Cellphones, foster children, literacy: Kansas approves new education laws
Most of the laws were signed by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, and lawmakers overrode her veto to opt Kansas into a federal tax credit program.
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Two Kansas City charter schools didn’t get permission to stay open. What happens now?
As Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy and the younger grades of Hogan College Preparatory face closure, other schools are expanding to keep their buildings open.
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KCPS board ponders proposed $340.3M budget, bond projects update
The school district anticipates an increase of 334 K-12 students for a total projected enrollment of 14,374.
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Kansas City charter school ‘does not meet’ performance standards. Will it stay open?
KIPP Kansas City fell short of its charter school sponsor’s expectations, but it was invited to apply for another five-year contract to operate.
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Historic KC school bond passed a year ago. When will I see changes to my school?
Kansas City Public Schools has started some building projects funded by the bond and is seeking more public input on the details of others.
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Kansas City Public Schools making strides in graduation rate
Administrators tell school board members the district is within striking range of the statewide average.
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Election results: Voters choose school board members and approve bonds
Preliminary results from the April 7, 2026, election show which board candidates were victorious in seven local school districts.
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Priced out: KCPS eyes vacant historic school building for teacher housing in Brookside
KCPS is exploring converting the vacant Bryant School in Brookside into affordable housing for teachers — but the idea faces challenges.
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KCK school board raises questions about curriculum expectations and communication gaps
Members raised questions about materials, student performance goals and how to explain district strategy to the public.