CLARIFICATION: Governor Kelly didn't cancel school for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. She closed school buildings. Schools will be working to implement Continuous Learning plans for all students.
Haysville USD 261 just shared a new initiative the district will implement next year - four, 15-minute recesses for elementary school students. The purpose is to bridge the gap between academic engagement and social-emotional
Wow! What a major announcement. We are so excited that
@TabathaRosproy
was announced as the 2020 National Teacher of the year by
@CCSSO
. Tabatha, what an accomplishment. We are so proud of you.
@465USD
#NTOY20
Today, our schools, teachers, students & families are showing us what it means to be Kansans. They're stepping up & embracing what has to be done in a time of adversity. Thank you for making KS the greatest place on earth. We are so proud of you.
#KansansCan
#ItsaKSthing
Make the right call to 1-877-626-8203 to anonymously report potential school violence. The Kansas School Safety Hotline is there for you 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. A KHP dispatcher takes your call and notifies appropriate stakeholders. Let’s keep Kansas schools safe!
.
@KsCommissioner
is thanking everyone for their help on this guidance document. Many of Kansas' top educators worked tirelessly over the past few days to put this guidance document together. A special shout out to these awesome educators and administrators.
And here you are. Your 2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year, Tabatha Rosproy, Winfield Early Learning Center, Winfield USD 465. Congratulations, Tabatha!
#KansansCan
Dale, you are a tried and true example of what hard work and dedication look like. You have worn a path walking from KSDE to the Statehouse with your satchel full of spreadsheets. (1/4)
#DaleDennisDay
"This is very difficult for me," Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis told Kathy Busch, chair of the board, on the announcement of his retirement after 53 years.
2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year/2020 National Teacher of the Year
@TabathaRosproy
speaks Monday at a White House ceremony before receiving an award from President Biden honoring her as the 2020 National Teacher of the Year.
Read more:
The Continuous Learning Task Force worked throughout the night on a comprehensive plan for delivering education to students while school buildings remain closed. The task force anticipates having a draft of this plan finalized by the end of the day Wednesday, March 18. (thread)
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly calls this an exciting day as she announces that Kansas is now one of only 15 states to have the Dolly Parton Imagination Library available statewide. It's a full house as Dolly Parton prepares to take the stage to celebrate.
Congratulations to our very own
@KsCommissioner
on receiving the 2020
@USAKansas
Outstanding Service Award.
@gabuie31
, executive director of USA-Kansas, presented the award to Dr. Randy Watson just a few minutes ago - a big surprise for Dr. Watson.
The Continuous Learning Task Force voluntarily convened from Monday at 4:00 p.m. through Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. These teacher leaders shared their expertise and insight to create guidance for all Kansas school districts to follow in the coming months.
“Dale has been a relentless advocate for Kansas schools, teachers and students for more than five decades. Generations of Kansas children are better off – and will be better off – because of his work,” Gov. Laura Kelly
As of Sun, March 15, Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson strongly recommends that those schools currently coming off of spring break, suspend operations for the week March 16-20. All schools scheduled for spring break the week of March 16-20 will continue as planned.
The Kansas State Department of Education wants to congratulate Brian Skinner, an interrelated special education English teacher at Newton High School. Tonight, Skinner was named the 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year.
So proud of this gentleman and all he’s done for the great state of Kansas. We we’re nervous as a frog on a freeway, Dale, but you nailed that speech. So proud to know you and so proud to work with you.
#KansanoftheYear
It's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Help us celebrate by telling us about the paras in your schools who are making a difference in the lives of Kansas students!
#KansansCan
Join us in congratulating the 2020 Governor's Scholars. These students represent the top 1% of high school seniors. For a list of this year's scholars, visit:
On Tuesday, March 17, Gov. Laura Kelly announced that school buildings across the state must be closed for the duration of this school year for the purpose of general student and staff attendance. However, learning will continue for Kansas students.
#ksed
The Kansas Advisory Council for Indigenous Education Working Group is asking that "schools with American Indian-themed mascots and branding retire these practices as soon as possible.
Congratulations to our REGION1 2022 KTOY finalists Susanne Stevenson, fourth-grade teacher at Beeson Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443, and Amber Carithers, ELA teacher at Hutchinson High School, USD 308!
#2022KTOY
#KansansCan
Michelle Tapko, left, a sixth-grade teacher at Roesland Elementary, Shawnee Mission USD 512, & Taylor Bussinger, a social studies teacher at Prairie Trail Middle School, Olathe USD 233, were named Region 3 finalists for the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year award in Overland Park.
So, is anyone else surprised
@KsCommissioner
didn't wear a suit and tie for this? Yeah, us too 🤷♂️🤷♀️Randy &
@braddeputy
had the fun opportunity to test out 2nd grade boat designs at Rosehill. The students have been studying properties of matter & engineering.
#KansansCan
learning through increased activity, Haysville staff members said. The district would like to see all recess times count toward instruction time because it will provide the best possible learning environment for students through increased physical activity/social opportunities.
Help us congratulate Samantha Neill from USD 313 Buhler HS as our 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year. We are looking forward to a great year! News release is available on our website.
#KTOY
#KansansCan
#ksed
@SJNeill13
@bhsupdates
The long awaited news about the 2019 Kansas Teacher of the Year is here! Congratulations to Whitney Morgan of
@kckschools
USD 500. All the other finalists also deserve congratulations. This team has a fun year ahead!
#KTOY2019
The State Board of Education and the Kansas Board of Regents are discussing aligning spring breaks for the entire Kansas public education system. Aligning spring breaks for K-12 and postsecondary would benefit high school students taking CTE and college courses.
Congratulation to our REGION 4 2022 KTOY finalists Laurel Thisius, fourth-grade teacher at Cheney Elementary School, USD 268, and Kristin Salazar, business and CTE teacher at Eisenhower High School, Goddard USD 265!
#2022KTOY
#KansansCan
Congratulations to our Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 1 finalists: Stefanie M. Lane (4th grade math/ELA teacher at Garfield Elementary, Clay County Unified School District 379) & Shawn Hornung (a social studies teacher at Wamego High School, Wamego USD 320).
#KTOY2020
ATTENTION KS CLASS OF 2020 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Wed., May 20, your senior class is scheduling a Senior Appreciation Day. Check out the details. Remember to use
#KSClassof2020
and tag your schools and
@ksdehq
so we can promote your posts! Spread the word!
Ladies and gentlemen, it's our honor to introduce your REGION 2 2022 KTOY finalists Megan O’Neill, a fourth-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, Ottawa USD 290, and Lisa Martinez, Spanish teacher at Seaman High School, USD 345! Congratulations!
#2022KTOY
#KansansCan
The eight 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year team members are being introduced and given an opportunity to address the audience before the big announcement.
As things continually shift with COVID-19, we are offering the following updates as of 5 p.m. today, Monday, March 16:
•Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson has convened a Continuous Learning Task Force to consider options as we move forward (continued in thread).
Excited to announce our REGION 3 2022 KTOY finalists Amanda Ketterling, library media specialist at Bonner Springs Elementary School, USD 204, and Natalie Johnson-Berry, English teacher at Shawnee Mission North High School, USD 512!
#2022KTOY
#KansansCan
Why is Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis in a "Blues Brothers" get-up, and who is he on the phone with? Find out Tuesday, Aug. 14, with the debut of this year's KSDE back-to-school video.
#KStotheMoon
#KansansCan
PLEASE BE ADVISED
Executive Order No. 20-16 (pg. 6, 9b) issued by Governor Laura Kelly today, establishing a statewide “stay home” order through April 19, doesn’t call for any further changes to current K-12 school operations.
Congratulations to Dr. Hollie Becker, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for
@usd469
. She received the Kansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's 2020 Outstanding Curriculum Leader designation! We're so proud of you! Thanks for all that you do!
We're so excited to announce Melissa Haney, left, a science teacher at Explorer Elementary School, Goddard Unified School District 265, & Joanna Farmer, an ag teacher at Southeast High School, Wichita USD 259, as Region 4 finalists for the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year award.
Kansas schools need your help. Take action today to protect in-person learning & provide our teachers & students a safe learning environment.
😷 Wear a mask
🚫 Avoid large gatherings of people
🧼 Wash your hands
😷➖Social distance➖😷
#KansansCan
We're so proud of
@TabathaRosproy
, 2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year/2020 National Teacher of the Year! Thank you for representing Kansas so well! She's thanking teachers for not only making it through the pandemic, but excelling. "Pandemic teachers are built differently," she said
Kansas remains optimistic that school buildings will reopen in the fall. However, the lingering impact of COVID-19 will play a role. Educators, parents and agencies have joined forces to create guidance for reopening schools this fall. More here:
Congratulations to our Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 4 finalists: Tabatha C. Rosproy (a preschool teacher at Country View Elementary, Winfield USD 465) & Kara E. Belew, an 11th/12th grade social studies teacher at Andover Central High School, Andover USD 385).
#KTOY2020
Congratulations to our Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 3 finalists: Melissa K. Molteni (a 2nd grade teacher at Corinth Elementary, Shawnee Mission USD 512) & Amy R. Hillman (a 6th/8th grade PBL teacher at Santa Fe Trail Middle School, Olathe USD 233).
#KTOY2020
Please be assured that Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) leaders are in daily communication with the leaders of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and school superintendents as guidance regarding COVID-19 is changing rapidly. (thread)
Today we celebrate paraprofessionals in Kansas.
To all the paraprofessionals around Kansas, thank you for your commitment to the teachers you support and the students you help on their learning path.
Shout out a para in the replies. Today we celebrate you!
#KansansCan
Congratulations to our REGION 4 2023 KTOY finalists Mallory Keefe, a preschool teacher at Cheney Elementary School,
@CheneyUSD268
and Brian Skinner, an interrelated special education and English teacher at Newton Senior High School,
@NewtonSchoolsKS
USD 373.
#KTOY23
#KansansCan
🎉It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!
Kansas Teachers have worked tirelessly this year providing a truly essential service to our state. This week we encourage everyone to
#thanksKSteachers
.
Join us all week as we appreciate & recognize teachers across the state.
#KansansCan
Congratulations to our REGION1 2023 KTOY finalists Carly Torres, a fifth-grade teacher at Wiley Elementary School, Hutchinson
@USD308
, and Erica Huggard, a biology, anatomy and physiology teacher at Emporia High School, Emporia USD 253
@Emporia253
.
#KTOY23
#KansansCan
What you should know from the social-emotional state-level outcome presentation to the state board: Kansas' student to counselor ratio is 468:1, the American School Counselor Association recommends a ratio of 250:1 for ideal student engagement and success.
Wear a mask and make a difference for Kansas Schools.
In-person learning is vital to student success. Wearing a mask to slow the virus spread helps keep students in the classroom.
Let’s all do our part.
Mask up for Kansas schools.
#KansansCan
The KS Supreme Court ruled that the school-funding system approved by the legislature is constitutionally equitable & adequate. The Kansas State Board of Education thanks the Governor, Supreme Court & legislature for their commitment to ensuring our schools are properly funded.
Congratulations to the 32 first-year Kansas educators who are being recognized as 2020 Kansas Horizon Award recipients.
@KsCommissioner
made calls to the teachers today! Read more here:
The Sunflower State turns 162 years old today! Happy Kansas Day. This statewide holiday celebrates the day when Kansas entered the union as the 34th state on Jan. 29, 1861. We hope you get some time to celebrate our great state today.
@KsCommissioner
just announced that the Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet will now be called the Dale Dennis Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet in honor of Dale Dennis. Congrats, Mr. D! We were more nervous than a frog on a freeway that you'd find out before the announcement!
CONGRATULATIONS to our two Region 4 Kansas Teacher of the Year finalists -- elementary: Lan Huynh of
@WichitaUSD259
& secondary: T.J Warsnak
@thewarsnak
of Halstead-Bentley!
When
@TrooperBenKHP
gives you a "shout out" in your rear-view mirror on i70, that's generally not a good sign. But when Trooper Ben gives you a shout out on social media, you know you've arrived! Well done,
@TabathaRosproy
!
#KansansCan
#NTOY20
I'm proud of you
@TabathaRosproy
Your school is,
Your community is,
Your state is,
Keep being you!
Keep wearing a
#Seatbelt
!
Keep inspiring others!
NATIONAL Teacher of the year.
#NTOY20
Congratulations to our Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 2 finalists: Julie Loevenstein (4th grade teacher at Glenwood Ridge Elementary, Basehor-Linwood USD 458) & Lara K. McDonald (a 7th grade ELA teacher at Washburn Rural Middle School, Auburn-Washburn USD 437).
#KTOY2020
Well, Dale Dennis just said it...”I’m as nervous as a frog on the freeway”...so you know it must be time to announce the 2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year.
The board is also hearing from School of Character Beloit -- every student in Beloit's high school is involved in at least one activity. The students helped make the decisions on which clubs to add to the school to meet 100% participation.
#KansansCan
Kansas parents! Check out Learning Across Kansas. A new program produced by Kansas PBS stations and featuring Kansas teachers presenting fun and engaging learning activities for kids PreK-12. Details:
#LearningAcrossKansas
#KansansCan
Counselors guide students to careers, support students emotionally and help students discover themselves. They are an essential part of the education community. Thank a counselor this week during National School Counseling Week.
Tabatha C. Rosproy, , Winfield USD 465, tells the board, "show us that our lives are just as valuable as front line workers" and explains that social inequity, and mental health are major concerns.
Tabatha Rosproy is the first early childhood educator and first Kansan in over 58 years to receive the National Teacher of the Year award. Her creativity and commitment to educating the next generation of leaders is an inspiration.
Congratulations to the 92 schools named as recipients of the 2019 Challenge Awards. The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Read more:
A big shoutout to Kansas school counselors. Thank you for all that you do! National School Counseling Week is Feb. 5-9. How are you going to celebrate your school counselors?
Kansas parents can enroll their child, birth to age 5, in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Kansas by visiting the Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund at
Kathy Busch on Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis' retirement: I think of the impact he had on our children - it's amazing. Three words sum up his career: Service to others.
Jennifer Woolever, principal of Roesland Elementary, Shawnee Mission USD 512, and superintendent Dr. Mike Fulton share details about Roesland being designated a National ESEA Distinguished School. Congrats,
@roepanther
!
Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis said it doesn't get any better than this. This is the first time the State Board of Education has been able to chat with a National Teacher of the Year.
@TabathaRosproy
is the first-ever preschool teacher to be named a National Teacher of the Year!
We join with the more than 35,000 teachers in KS to thank Whitney Morgan, 2019 KS Teacher of the Year and the entire 2019 KTOY team for their leadership & service to the teaching profession. We are proud of each of you and blessed to have you in our Kansas classrooms!
#KansansCan
Here's the Gemini II announcement you've been waiting for! The new phase of redesign districts are:
@AndoverSchools
,
@USD360_Caldwell
, Cedar Vale, Clay County, Fredonia, Halstead-Bentley, Haven, Lakin,
@USD444
, Lyons, Neodesha ... (1/2)