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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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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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Monthly Update — July 2026
Our July 2026 Kansas and Missouri education policy update examines Missouri school funding reform and A–F grades, a Kansas audit of industrial revenue bonds, and upcoming Aligned events and news. This originally appeared in Aligned’s monthly newsletter. Want future updates…
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Missouri school funding reform: Two models, difficult tradeoffs
On Monday, the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force convened in Jefferson City for its ninth full meeting. The meeting marked a shift in both tone and substance from the Task Force’s earlier work. Instead of analyzing problems with the…
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Kansas is about to rewrite how public schools are funded.
The current school finance formula expires in 2027, which means lawmakers have a major opportunity to make the system clearer, more predictable, and more connected to student need.
Over the next several Mondays, we’re breaking down Aligned’s recommendations one at a time.
Follow along to learn more!
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Today we recognize National Disability Independence Day and the importance of access, opportunity, and independence for people with disabilities.
For Aligned, this connects directly to our belief that every student deserves the supports and services they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
As we continue working on education policy across Kansas and Missouri, we remain committed to policies that better serve all students.
HB 2485: Expanded literacy requirements:
Starting in the 2027-2028 academic year, the bill requires that an individual literacy plan be developed in partnership with the parent/guardian for any kindergarten-grade 3 student who is determined to be high risk based on the universal screener data.
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Special Meeting Notice:
The Kansas State Board of Education will hold a special meeting during the Kansas State Department of Education Annual Conference to hear from conference attendees and members of the public about their experiences and perspectives on the use of technology in the classroom.
Learn more: buff.ly/q4jM2a2
