Latest Ksleg Podcast Episodes
Ep. 10 Tallman Talks | Kansas Teacher Retention
KASB Live Podcast - April 23, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin Mark Tallman, Dr. Bret Church, and Dr. Jessica Dain as they discuss the Kansas Teacher Retention Initiative. KTRI offers insights into the reasons for the state's teacher shortage and possible pointers for helping retain and recruit future teachers. Listen now!
Ep. 53 The Advocate | Defeating Harmful Legislation
KASB Live Podcast - March 29, 2024 19:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTune in for the latest from Leah and Shannon at the Statehouse! This week, they cover House Sub for SB 387, enrollment count and literacy bills in the Senate and the conference committees that will begin meeting next week. Listen now!
Ep. 52 The Advocate | D.C. Style Politics in Kansas
KASB Live Podcast - March 22, 2024 20:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode, Leah & Shannon discuss the recent Day at the Capitol hosted by KASB, which brought together advocates from across the state to meet with their legislators and share their stories about the successes of public education. They also discuss the upcoming debate over the K-12 Educati...
Ep. 51 The Advocate | Education Budget Bundling
KASB Live Podcast - March 15, 2024 17:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLeah and Shannon cover SB 387, the K-12 education budget. SB 387 has numerous controversial provisions, including counting local taxes as part of SPED funding. Also, join us on March 21 for KASB's Day at the Capitol! This event brings public education advocates together to tell the story of pu...
Ep. 9 Tallman Talks | Battling Chronic Absenteeism
KASB Live Podcast - March 12, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode, Mark is joined by administrative staff from the Haysville and Salina school districts to discuss chronic absenteeism and how they have been working to reduce the rate. During the COVID pandemic, chronic absenteeism was reaching all-time highs; now that we are on the other side...
Ep. 50 The Advocate | The Voucher & SPED Funding Fight Continue
KASB Live Podcast - March 08, 2024 18:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week, Leah and Shannon discuss the controversial voucher bill, SB 509, which received overwhelming opposition compared to supporters. They also talk about the continued SPED funding shortfall, and how the upcoming K12 Education Budget Committee may affect funding in the future, plus much mo...
Ep. 8 Tallman Talks | Leveraging the Building Needs Assessment
KASB Live Podcast - March 05, 2024 18:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsUnlock the secrets behind Derby USD 260's educational success! Dive into our latest podcast as we dissect their robust needs assessment process, linking it to strategic planning and accreditation. Explore how data-driven decisions, strong teacher support, and student engagement led to impressive...
Ep. 49 The Advocate | Confirming the SPED Shortfall
KASB Live Podcast - March 01, 2024 20:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCatch up on the latest from the Kansas State House with The Advocate! Leah and Shannon discuss Thursday's SPED Funding briefing in the Senate Education Committee, setting the record straight about SPED funding, totaling a $432 Million shortfall in SPED funding for districts across the state. Th...
Ep. 48 The Advocate | Turnaround Week
KASB Live Podcast - February 23, 2024 19:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt was turnaround week in the legislature with two big bills not making it out of the Senate Education Committee, including SB 437, the KEEP program bill, and SB 465, providing additional capital outlay for safety, security, and ADA compliance. Also, listen in to learn about recent development...
Ep. 47 The Advocate | Vouchers, Cell Phone Bans, Special Ed Funding & More
KASB Live Podcast - February 16, 2024 20:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLeah and Shannon covered HB 2738 this week, which received a hearing in the House K12 Education Budget Committee. HB 2738 would change how funding is counted and then falsely assert that the legislature is more than fully funding special education. They also discuss bills testified on by KASB ...
Ep. 46 The Advocate | Controversial Bills at The Capitol
KASB Live Podcast - February 09, 2024 19:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLeah Fliter and Shannon Kimball have had a busy week of hearings and testifying against several controversial bills making their way through the legislature. Some of these bills include provisions that can allow almost anyone to challenge the accreditation status of any public school in Kansas...
Ep. 45 The Advocate | Advocating in D.C. & Testifying in Topeka
KASB Live Podcast - February 02, 2024 18:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode, Leah and Shannon discuss several bills KASB testified on this past week. Leah also discusses her recent trip to D.C. to advocate for public education at the Capitol! Several KASB Staff and public education advocates had the opportunity to meet with some Senators and staffers to ...
Ep. 44 The Advocate | Updates From the Week of January 26
KASB Live Podcast - January 26, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week, Leah Fliter and Shannon Kimball discuss a busy week of testimony given by KASB at the K-12 Education Budget Committee. KASB testified on several bills, including HB 2514, which deals with open enrollment amendments, HB 2506, concerning virtual student participation in extracurricular ...
Ep. 7 Tallman Talks | Kansas Future Teachers Academy
KASB Live Podcast - January 23, 2024 21:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode, Mark sits down with Todd Roberts, Director of the Kansas Future Teachers Academy, to discuss how KFTA can be used as a tool for teacher recruitment. KFTA is a five-day program designed for high school students interested in teaching as a profession. KFTA will be hosting two s...
Ep. 43 The Advocate | Flat Tax, Enrollment Calculations & More!
KASB Live Podcast - January 19, 2024 18:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to another episode of The Advocate. This week, Leah and Shannon discuss some House Bills that could harm public education, including a flat tax bill passed by the legislature earlier this week. Learn about this and other bills KASB will be testifying on in the future. Listen now! Res...
Ep. 42 The Advocate | The Start of the 2024 Legislative Session
KASB Live Podcast - January 12, 2024 20:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe 2024 Kansas Legislative Session has kicked off, and the KASB Advocacy Team is here to update you on all new and developing news from the state house. Join Leah Fliter and newly added Advocacy team member Shannon Kimball as they discuss the January 5 Special Education Task Force, Governor L...
Tallman Talks: Special Edition | Stan Reiss' 40 Years of Service
KASB Live Podcast - December 11, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTune in for a Special Edition of Tallman Talks! Mark sat down with Stan Reiss to discuss his 40+ years of service on his local school board. Hear about Stan's journey from teacher to long-standing board member in Kismet-Plains USD 483. Thank you for your service, Stan! You can also read about...
Ep. 6 Tallman Talks | Spotlighting Student Success Across Kansas
KASB Live Podcast - December 08, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome back to another episode of Tallman Talks! Mark Tallman and Scott Rothschild discuss Mark's recent travels throughout the state to highlight exceptional Kansas districts. Most recently, he has visited much of the North Central Kansas region, including Pike Valley, Washington County, and ...
Ep. 41 The Advocate | Student Success on the Rise in Kansas
KASB Live Podcast - October 13, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Advocate is back with a special guest, Dr. Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education! Join Scott Rothschild and Dr. Watson as they discuss the Commissioner's encouraging news in his annual brief to the State Board, efforts to boost literacy in Kansas, tackling chronic absenteeism, and a whole...
Ep. 5 Tallman Talks | Navigating Education Finance
KASB Live Podcast - September 08, 2023 20:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs a new school year begins and legislative sessions approach, we delve into the nuances of education finance in Kansas. From the percentage of the state budget allocated to public education to the evolving definitions of K-12 funding, tax policies, and the impact of special education funding, w...
Ep. 4 Tallman Talks | Comparing Kansas National Rankings
KASB Live Podcast - August 25, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode, join Mark Tallman and Scott Rothschild as they discuss and decipher contrasting national education rankings, and explore the real story behind academic outcomes and funding. Dive into the evolving student landscape and the pandemic's impact on education. Tune in for valuable ins...
Ep. 3 Tallman Talks
KASB Live Podcast - July 31, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin Mark and Scott as they celebrate positive news in Kansas education! From increased graduation rates to career-focused education through CTE programs and other postsecondary offerings, Kansas education continues to improve! Listen now!
Ep. 2 Tallman Talks | Improving Reading Skills in Kansas Students
KASB Live Podcast - June 02, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to Tallman Talks, hosted by Mark Tallman! This week, Mark is joined by Dr. Laurie Curtis, the Early Literacy/Dyslexia Program Manager at KSDE, and Jeri Powers, the USD 232 District Literacy Specialist, as they explore the captivating realm of developing reading skills in children. Gain ...
Ep. 1 Tallman Talks | Kansas Graduation Rates
KASB Live Podcast - May 17, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to "Tallman Talks!" A new KASB podcast focused on highlighting the great things happening in the world of education in Kansas. In each episode of "Tallman Talks," we'll delve into the triumphs, challenges, and innovative ideas shaping our state's educational landscape. Sit down wit...
Ep. 1 Tallman Talks
KASB Live Podcast - May 17, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to "Tallman Talks!" A new KASB podcast focused on highlighting the great things happening in the world of education in Kansas. In each episode of "Tallman Talks," we'll delve into the triumphs, challenges, and innovative ideas shaping our state's educational landscape. Sit down wit...
Ep. 40 The Advocate | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of SB 113
KASB Live Podcast - May 05, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this last episode of the legislative session, the KASB advocacy team sits down to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of SB 113. While there are some provisions KASB supports in SB 113, there are many that KASB opposes. They also discuss what could happen next as the bill makes its wa...
Ep. 39 The Advocate
KASB Live Podcast - April 11, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe 2023 regular legislative session ended this past Friday with much left undone, including the education funding bill. The fight for increased special ed funding and the fight against vouchers will continue when legislators return for the veto session on April 24. Listen now for more updates!
Ep. 38 The Advocate
KASB Live Podcast - March 31, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe team has lots to discuss in this week's episode! The Senate is churning through dozens of bills as we near adjournment on April 7. These bills include HB 2304 and HB 2080, both of which were sent to Governor Laura Kelly's office. They also discuss the Senate not taking action on the educat...
Ep. 37 The Advocate
KASB Live Podcast - March 24, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week, Leah Fliter and Scott Rothschild continue to cover many of the controversial bills moving through the Kansas Legislature. Recently approved was the K-12 Budget Bill in the House of Representatives. This bill included several tacked-on provisions, including a parent portal. The team ...
Ep. 36 The Advocate
KASB Live Podcast - March 17, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week, the Advocacy Team covers the controversial voucher bill, SB-83, which heads to the Senate Monday for final action. Also discussed were developments in the House K-12 Budget Committee, among many more hot topics. Don't forget to contact your legislators this weekend and let them know...
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