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KU instructor draws rebukes for shooting statement; senator calls for firing

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A University of Kansas instructor was placed on leave Wednesday after he was recorded on video saying that men refusing to support a woman...

Attorney general voids school bond issue election

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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has invalidated a western Kansas school district's successful election for a bond issue because of a quirk that prevented...

Three state universities propose $500 million research fund

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The state's three biggest universities are floating a proposal that calls for a half billion dollars in state funding to enhance their research capabilities...

Appointments to KSDE’s ‘screen time’ task force unveiled

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The Kansas State Board of Education on Tuesday unveiled the appointments to a 36-member task force charged with creating guidance for addressing the nonacademic...

Top primary races to watch Tuesday

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Primary day is here. There are 41 races on the ballot today, some more significant than others. In the Senate, there are four Democratic primaries and...

KNEA hires new executive director

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The Kansas NEA on Friday announced that it hired an administrator from the Kansas State Department of Education as its new executive director. The teachers...

Board of Regents approves salary increases for university leaders

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The Kansas Board of Regents has dealt out raises to the heads of each of the state's six universities, ranging from 4% to 6%...

NEW: Lane stepping down from Regents to lead new literacy program

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Cynthia Lane is stepping down from the Kansas Board of Regents to lead the agency's new Office of Literacy under a program established by...

Kelly signs schools budget, vetoes ‘no-bid’ gun surveillance program

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Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday signed the new education budget but vetoed a provision  allocating $5 million for school grants to equip buildings with...

Kelly allows higher education DEI bill to become law

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Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday allowed a bill targeting diversity, equity or inclusion in Kansas higher education to become law without her signature. The bill,...