Commissioner Randy Watson and KSDE staff members welcome back staff and students for the 2017-2018 school year in this video.
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By Vicki Bechard, LFKS Secretary It goes without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway. 2020 has been a year of disruption and discomfort; sadness and loss. Any given year has personal and societal highs and lows but in this particular year, everything seems to be bigger, harder, and more overwhelming than most of us can remember. With so much out of whack – even the weather – we struggle to stay positive and know what to do. We have mourned as COVID upset our everyday lives and took lives we weren’t ready to give up. We miss the… [...]
By Vicki Bechard, Secretary LFKSThe lockdown officially ended today here in Kansas as we begin Teacher Appreciation Week. Educators smile at the irony in this and look to the silver lining that at least we are less restricted. Soft openings are happening this week; more will be phased in over the next month. School buildings are still closed. Most of us are doing our part to maintain safety and sanity. Through it all, the mail has been delivered and teachers are still teaching their kids just like always. It’s been a challenging 4th quarter to say the least. What can… [...]