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Posted: Feb 26, 2026
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Applications are being accepted for the Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholar awards. The deadline for submitting the application is Sunday, March 1. 

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Posted: Feb 26, 2026
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The applications for the 2026-27 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways need to be submitted no later than Sunday, March 1.  

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Posted: Feb 26, 2026
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The first five years of a child’s life are an incredible opportunity to support student success. Building strong relationships with families prepares schools, families, and children for a successful school year. All accredited Kansas elementary schools must partner with families of incoming kindergarten students to collect kindergarten-entry data using the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ). 

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Posted: Feb 26, 2026
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Draft revised educator preparation standards for Agriculture Education 6-12, Mathematics 5-8, General Mathematics 6-12, Advanced Mathematics 6-12, and Speech/Theatre 6-12 are available for public comment until March 25.  

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