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May 17 marks 72nd anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision
May 17 marks 72nd anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision
Two paths, one school: Kansas School for the Deaf Superintendent retires as local union president steps down
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
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
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
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
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.