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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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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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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.