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Aligned is dedicated to strengthening education and workforce development in Kansas and Missouri. We bring together businesses, educators, and policymakers to craft practical solutions for reform.
Latest Policy Updates & Research
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Monthly Update — September 2026
Kansas rethinks classroom technology use Earlier this month, the Kansas State Board of Education reviewed draft policy language (starts on pg. 206) on use of technology in schools. We know that parents have expressed significant concern about the impact technology…
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Monthly Update — August 2026
Our August 2026 Kansas and Missouri education policy update examines community college bachelor’s degrees, Kansas’ new assessment pilot, Missouri school finance reform, and upcoming Aligned webinars and news. This originally appeared in Aligned’s monthly newsletter. Want future updates in your…
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Kansas School Finance 101
What it means, what Aligned recommends, and what comes next in 2027 Kansas is preparing to rewrite its public school finance formula before it expires in 2027. Join Aligned for a conversation on how school finance works today, where the…
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Turning the Page: Literacy in Missouri
Join Aligned for a conversation on literacy in Missouri, including the state’s current efforts, the progress taking place in schools and what education leaders should be watching in the year ahead. Event Details Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.…
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We are excited to announce our third webinar in the 2026 Webinar Series: Kansas School Finance.
Kansas is about to make one of its biggest education decisions in years. The current school finance formula expires in 2027, giving lawmakers a chance to make the system clearer, more predictable, and more connected to student need.
Join us for a plain-language conversation on what is ahead.
Register today and be part of the conversation.
wearealigned.org/kansas-school-finance-101/
Congratulations to Brandy Lane, USD 265-Eisenhower Middle School USD 265-Goddard Public Schools for being named 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year!
Read more here: www.ksde.gov/news-center/news-releases/2026/09/20/goddard-english-language-arts-educator-named-20…
You don’t have to solve the whole child care challenge to make a difference. You just have to start.
That’s one lesson from Raising JoCo – An Early Childhood Coalition, a Johnson County coalition working to strengthen quality, affordable child care and support the providers who make it possible. From connecting with local chambers and businesses to creating professional development opportunities and bringing community voices into the conversation, Raising JoCo has built momentum one partnership at a time.
Their story is proof that meaningful community change doesn’t always begin with a massive initiative. Sometimes, it starts with identifying a need and finding the people who are willing to help address it.
📖 Read the case study: buff.ly/cYtCKQM
Businesses, community leaders: What’s one small step you could take for child care in your community?
