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Yard sign showing support for the Vote Local USD 259.
Posted inEducation

Wichita NAACP, teachers union and other leaders team up to support ballot initiative

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

A coalition calling itself Vote Local USD259 has organized in support of the school board election reform ballot initiative coming before Wichita voters on Nov. 8. The coalition is urging the public to vote “yes” on the proposed change to how school board members are elected. 

Collage of all the school board members side by side.
Posted inElections

What you need to know about the school board ballot measure on the November ballot

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner September 7, 2022September 7, 2022
A teacher and four students working around a table.
Posted inEducation

Pandemic learning: Federal money allows Wichita Public Schools to invest in summer programs

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School board member Diane Albert and City Council member Brandon Johnson talking.
Posted inEducation

Wichita Black community presses school board member to back change in how members are elected

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Hannah newman stapling infographics to her school wall.
Posted inEducation

Retaining early-career teachers key to addressing shortage in Wichita

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Latest school board redistricting would split historically Black neighborhoods in Wichita

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner July 25, 2022August 7, 2022
Wichita's Alvin E. Morris building exterior.
Posted inEducation

Here is how to get involved with and understand your Wichita public school’s budget

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner July 6, 2022December 12, 2022
The Derby Board of Education listens to a member of the public during its meeting on Monday.
Posted inEducation

How to attend, watch or comment at Wichita-area school board meetings

Avatar photo by Rafael Garcia October 27, 2021December 12, 2022

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