Two paths, one school: Kansas School for the Deaf Superintendent retires as local union president steps down
Nancy Frazier, left, a science educator at KSD and the KSD union president, and KSD Superintendent Luanne Barron have spent many years working together. Frazier will step down from her position as union president on the same day that Barron retires as superintendent.
ADHD Awareness Month: Diagnosis empowers educator to connect with students
Melisa Smith doesn’t see her diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a hurdle when it comes to teaching. Instead, she sees it as a way to connect on a deeper level with her students and to offer parents reassurance.
Free Speech and Social Media: Five Tips for Public School Educators
Here are five tips to protect your social media posts.
From the President: President Sherri Schwanz issues statement on due process, freedom of speech
Sept. 19, 2025: In recent weeks, educators across the nation have come under scrutiny for expressing personal opinions on their private social media platforms. Kansas is no exception
From the President: Schwanz issues statement on investigations into four Kansas School Districts
Aug. 15, 2025: The Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) stands firmly behind educators, students and families of Topeka, Shawnee Mission, Olathe and Kansas City, Kansas, regarding the recent investigations launched by the United States Department of Education.