Kansas education

Democratic governor derails bills on gold and silver, ag tourism, income tax break.

Friends said the program's rigor and support for the community will remain as it transitions to a hybrid instruction model.

Salary, benefits and administrative support key to retention decisions.

Fliter, who is part of the lobbying team for the Kansas Association of School Boards, said on the Kansas Reflector podcast that Kansans with students enrolled in private schools will primarily benefit, and public schools will be left in the lurch.

Gov. Laura Kelly signed the state budget, House Bill 2513, but vetoed line items, including sections that addressed assessment tests and how scores are set for Kansas students.

A slim majority of Senate Republicans still backed Senate Bill 254 to end the policy. On Monday, Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed the bill.

A community health center in southeast Kansas hopes exposing kids to health care careers through fun activities could lead them into the field in the future. It’s one way to hopefully fight a long-term shortage of health care workers in rural areas.

Federal, state elected officials honor troops involved in ‘Epic Fury’ fight against Iran

Kansas lawmakers are on their annual break and will return next week to vote on potentially overriding the governor's vetoes.

The State Board of Education plans to announce the next commissioner during its April 14 meeting.