Education Research Archives - Kansas Policy Institute

State’s competency-based education plan doomed to be a non-starter 0
- Education, Education Research
- August 24, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, KSDE has developed a 1,190-page document (yes, 1,190 pages!) –Navigating Change: KANSAS’ GUIDE TO LEARNING AND SCHOOL SAFETY OPERATIONS – to assist school districts in reopening this fall. The “guidance document” features a competency-based approach that schools may choose to adopt. From the discussions among those involved one would
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2020 K-12 Fact Book 0
- Education Research
- April 22, 2020
Aside from ACT scores, all data in this Fact Book come from official government sources, including local school districts, the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE), and the U.S. Department of Education. All data are the most current available and, unless otherwise noted, span through the 2018-2019 academic year. Additional information (including annual historical data) forREAD MORE
KPI releases A-F Grading for Kansas schools 0
- Education Research
- February 17, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2020 – Wichita – Kansas Policy Institute releases A-F Grading of Kansas schools for school year 2018-2019. A-F Grading places a letter grade on the existing Kansas State Department of Education definitions stemming from state assessment exams. The A-F Grading for Kansas Schools uses state assessment data generated by the
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KPI Releases 2019 Public Education FactBook 0
- Education Research
- May 23, 2019
Aside from ACT scores, all data in this Fact Book come from official government sources, including local school districts, the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE), and the U.S. Department of Education. All data are the most current available and, unless otherwise noted, span through the 2017-2018 academic year. Additional information (including annual historical data) for
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The Achievement Challenge: Solving the K-12 Puzzle 0
- Education Research
- February 20, 2019
Thousands of Kansas students each year are falling behind, and a false sense of high achievement is a tremendous barrier to getting them the help they need. The Kansas public education system spent $13,620 per student in 2017-18, setting another record. Since 2000, overall spending on K-12 education has increased by 75.4%, far outpacing inflation
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KPI Publishes the Legislative Policy Guide 0
- Education Research
- January 26, 2019
Our 2019 Legislative Policy Guide is intended to arm readers with facts and key questions to consider so each reader can be better informed on the issues that are being dealt with in the 2019 Kansas legislative session. Kansas Policy Insitute promotes research and possible solutions that better secure the freedom and prosperity of Kansans.
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