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  • Webinar: Literacy, Data, and the Science of Reading

    On November 12, 2025, Aligned hosted a webinar examining how Kansas and Missouri are translating the “science of reading” into policy and practice. The session walked through recent reading data, what research says about effective early literacy instruction, and how current laws…

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  • Webinar: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems

    On September 10, 2025, Aligned partnered with the Data Quality Campaign (DQC) to host a webinar introducing Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDSs) and their role in aligning education and workforce priorities. SLDSs help states connect data across systems, inform policy, and provide valuable…

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  • Webinar: Property Taxes & Education Funding

    On July 16, 2025, Aligned’s second webinar examined the vital link between property taxes and education funding in Kansas and Missouri. Property taxes remain the primary source of local school revenue, yet reliance on property wealth can create disparities between districts. The session…

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  • Webinar: Special Education Funding in Kansas & Missouri

    On May 14, 2025, Aligned hosted the first webinar in its bi-monthly series, focusing on how Kansas and Missouri fund special education. The session provided an overview of how both states allocate resources for students with disabilities, the fiscal pressures facing school…

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