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Building Talent Pipelines: Apprenticeships in Kansas
A conversation on career pathways, workforce needs, and how Kansas employers can get involved. Apprenticeships are one of the most practical ways to connect education and the workforce. Join Aligned for a virtual conversation on how apprenticeship programs can help…
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Childcare as a Workforce Issue: Childcare in Kansas
A conversation on child care, workforce, and what employers can do next. Child care is not just a family issue. It is a workforce, economic development, and community issue. Join Aligned for a virtual conversation on the current state of…
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Can a bachelor’s degree be earned in three years? Kansas wants to find out
The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) recently adopted a new policy that enables universities to propose bachelor’s degree programs that require only 90 credit hours instead of the traditional 120. The policy (which you can view starting on pg. 114…
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Kansas Regents approve tuition increases for FY 2027
At its June board meeting, the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved tuition increases at five of Kansas’ six public universities for the 2026-27 academic year, ranging from 3.5% to 6.0%. These approved tuition increases are comparable to those approved…
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Kansas Regents approve tuition increases for FY 2027 | Aligned
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Kansas Regents approved tuition increases for five public universities for FY 2027. Learn why rates increased and how they compare nationally.
📢 NEWS RELEASE: DESE Submits A-F School Grading Framework to Governor for Approval
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Can a bachelor’s degree be earned in three years? Kansas wants to find out | Aligned
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Kansas is piloting three-year bachelor’s degrees. Learn how the new 90-credit policy works, why it was adopted, and what questions remain.