Agreed! We cannot just teach reading tips and tricks and give assessments. We must also help students develop a love for the act of reading, of being still with a book, of allowing characters and their journeys to become part of who our students are.
Most Kansans love their neighborhood schools. Let's #FullyFundSPED and reject the special interests who want to make Kansas taxpayers pay for private schools #ksleg#ksed
We are thankful for our local Kiwanis Club Of Newton Kansas for taking over the Stuff the Bus initiative!
USD 373 will have a bus outside the Newton Walmart (1701 S. Kansas) on Saturday from 10am-2pm. Thank you in advance for donating as you are able. #RailerFamily
Congratulations to Dede Trumble, high school career specialist at @NewtonSchoolsKS who received the JAG-K Trifecta Award - a PBL that includes employer engagement and trauma-informed care. #JAGKSuccess
Harvey County Emergency Management and USD 373 Admin met for the second time this summer to continue to evolve our safety plan. Student and staff safety is our number 1 priority.
Since its founding in 1935, @CUofAmerica has supported educators. We're grateful for the partnership that powers Corbin Connect and our Teacher Apprentice Program.
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I am so thankful for community partners who help us get info to our kids and families. Today that is @HMCKansas for displaying our summer meal info on their lobby screens. THANK YOU!
Real life application of new learning with "mock board presentations" this evening centered around a bid specification process. Great group of future/current district leaders seeking licensure through Wichita State University. #DistrictLevelFinanceWSU
Today at Camp Invention's Shocker STEM Camp, we made habitat aquariums for the octopuses we caught yesterday, made astro-arms and spacesuit cooling systems and beyond! #summercamp#WichitaState
Today at Camp Invention's Shocker STEM Camp, we made fishing poles to go fishing for light-up octopuses, made astronaut backpacks and so much more! It's going to be a fun week! #summercamp#WichitaState
Celebrating @AndoverUSD385HR Russ Miller’s retirement today from public education after 39 years! I am proud to know him and work with him for so many years. Has always done it for the right reasons! Kids first, always! Congratulations Russ! @AndoverSchools@KASBPublicEd
If I could snap my fingers and change one thing in the Kansas public education system, it would be to make the state assessment system/results easier to understand (thread) #ksleg#ksed
Congratulations to 3 NHS grads for earning a 2020-2021 Seal of Biliteracy from @ksdehq.
The Seal of Biliteracy provides high school graduates with a meaningful, industry recognized credential that they can show to potential employers.
Thank you!!! With support of community donations, @unitedwayharvey was recently able to give 335 gift cards to teachers in Harvey County along with a variety of school supplies. We appreciate all the ways you support USD 373!
Despite recent challenges, school board members and their state associations have selflessly dedicated time, energy, and resources to their communities. We appreciate your commitment to providing an excellent education to every child. Have a safe & positive #BackToSchool season!