What is Standards Alignment according to KSDE? It refers to clearly defined student learning expectations aligned to Kansas State Standards and supported with evidence-based instruction and materials. Content, lessons, instruction, and materials should support the standards. We align lessons, instruction, and materials to Kansas standards and clearly identify what students must know and be able to do. This includes interpersonal, intrapersonal, and cognitive skills in pre

from Amanda Mendoza, KSWLA Advocacy Chair June 2026 Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)and Brad Schneider (D-IL) reintroduced the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Act (S. 4541), a bill designed to increase the number and diversity of American students studying abroad. Among the reasons that JNCL-NCLIS, along with many of its members, endorsed this bill is that it includes a grant priority for those programs with a si

Jesus Saucedo Goodland High School Kansas Seal of Biliteracy - Silver What motivated you to earn the Seal of Biliteracy? My teacher Teacher Shout-Out Rebecca Werthmann What are your plans after high school? I plan to go to college / university and start an electrical business. Michelle Flores Silva Goodland High School Kansas Seal of Biliteracy - Silver What motivated you to earn the Seal of Biliteracy? Money Teacher Shout-Out Miss Werthmann What are your plans after high sch