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Latest Policy Updates & Research
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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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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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We’re excited to announce the third webinar in Aligned’s 2026 webinar series: Literacy in Missouri.
This conversation will break down where Missouri students stand today, what progress is already happening, and what future legislation could mean for schools, families, and policymakers.
If you care about student outcomes, workforce readiness, or the future of education in Missouri, this is a conversation worth making time for.
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Good news for Missouri students! The Missouri Charter Public School Commission is sending $685,000 in surplus funds back to the schools it sponsors. Schools will receive $10,000 to $70,000 each to put toward classrooms, staffing, and student opportunities.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month, an opportunity to bring greater attention to chronic absenteeism and its impact on student success.
Students cannot benefit from strong instruction, effective teachers, or academic supports if they are consistently missing school. Addressing chronic absenteeism requires schools, families, communities, and policymakers to understand the barriers keeping students out of the classroom and work together on solutions that help students attend consistently.
At Aligned, we believe improving student outcomes means ensuring students have access to learning every day.
Attendance matters.
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Child Care Aware of Kansas Onecommunity
Salina United Way event aims to boost local child care support
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Salina Area United Way hosts a community event on September 12 to address local child care needs and tax credits.