MORAN — Marmaton Valley High School’s small-but-mighty Class of 2024 made its mark in and out of the classroom. Six of the 11 graduates were recognized with honor cords recognizing their academic achievements by maintaining…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation that allocates $6.6 billion to K-12 public schools, including $75 million in new money for special education, but vetoed language designed to funnel safety grant cash to a…

Virginia Crane isn’t sure what she will do without a classroom when the school year ends Friday. She’s been teaching for 57 years. “I’m near tears every time anybody says retirement,” Crane said.  By the…

Iola Elementary School is ending a reading program after more than two decades, sparking criticism from some members of the staff and community. The school will no longer use the Accelerated Reader (AR) program and…

EMPORIA — Emporia State University recognized more than 700 undergraduates named to the university honor roll for the fall semester, including several from the local area. From Bronson:  Dawn Bradford From Iola: Rachel Shaffer, Sidney…

An award-winning children’s book author who has written more than 40 books, including one she co-wrote with Dolly Parton, is coming to speak to area students next week. She’ll also offer a meet and greet…

TOPEKA — Legislation altering the state’s funding formula for public school districts will bolster schools struggling with declining enrollment, the governor said as she signed the bill into law. Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed…

TOPEKA — The Kansas State Board of Education on Tuesday voted to expand indigenous education outreach from the K-12 to college level, following debate that touched on mascots and political agendas. Members approved 9-1 a…

Iola Elementary School students enjoyed a sunny but windy day for its annual spring carnival on Saturday. Students played games and won prizes, enjoyed train rides, met the Easter bunny and visited food truck vendors.

TOPEKA — Kansas senators killed a school finance bill that would have guided state education funding for the next three years, heeding warnings from public schools advocates that the bill’s special education provision could have…