To graduate, Kansas high school students must earn at least 21 credits in English language arts, history and government, science, mathematics, physical education, fine arts and electives.

Kansas launched its K-12 open enrollment program at the beginning of the 2024–25 school year, allowing students to transfer to public schools other than their residentially assigned ones.

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Moreno with Revolución Educativa, a Kansas City nonprofit advocating for Latinos’ educational success. Parents in some local schools have had their fears calmed through district communication.

The Trump administration cut two USDA programs that would have sent $10.6 million to Kansas for local produce. The Local Food for Schools program would have provided $8 million to schools and ...

Schools in Kansas have paid more per student each year since 2012. In 2015 Kansas was paying $13,088 per student. In 2024, the spending per pupil was $18,324 – a 28.5% increase from 2015 ...

Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com As extreme cold continues in the Kansas City area following Tuesday’s snowfall, some schools across the metro have announced that they will remain closed ...