KASB Live Podcast

By Kansas Association of School Boards

What's KASB Live Podcast about?

Kansas Association of School Boards Advocacy and Communications team brings you semi-regular updates from Topeka, KS on current issues affecting K-12 Education. Follow the KASB Live Podcast for the most recent reports and discussions with Leah Fliter, Scott Rothschild, John Forrer, and other guests as available.

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KASB Live Podcast episodes:

04.23.2024
Ep. 10 Tallman Talks | Kansas Teacher Retention
Join 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!
03.29.2024
Ep. 53 The Advocate | Defeating Harmful Legislation
Tune 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!
03.22.2024
Ep. 52 The Advocate | D.C. Style Politics in Kansas
In 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...
03.15.2024
Ep. 51 The Advocate | Education Budget Bundling
Leah 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...
03.12.2024
Ep. 9 Tallman Talks | Battling Chronic Absenteeism
In 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;...
03.08.2024
Ep. 50 The Advocate | The Voucher & SPED Funding Fight Continue
This 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...
03.05.2024
Ep. 8 Tallman Talks | Leveraging the Building Needs Assessment
Unlock 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...
03.01.2024
Ep. 49 The Advocate | Confirming the SPED Shortfall
Catch 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...
02.23.2024
Ep. 48 The Advocate | Turnaround Week
It 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,...
02.16.2024
Ep. 47 The Advocate | Vouchers, Cell Phone Bans, Special Ed Funding & More
Leah 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...
02.09.2024
Ep. 46 The Advocate | Controversial Bills at The Capitol
Leah 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...
02.02.2024
Ep. 45 The Advocate | Advocating in D.C. & Testifying in Topeka
In 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...
01.26.2024
Ep. 44 The Advocate | Updates From the Week of January 26
This 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...
01.23.2024
Ep. 7 Tallman Talks | Kansas Future Teachers Academy
In 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...
01.19.2024
Ep. 43 The Advocate | Flat Tax, Enrollment Calculations & More!
Welcome 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...
01.12.2024
Ep. 42 The Advocate | The Start of the 2024 Legislative Session
The 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...
12.11.2023
Tallman Talks: Special Edition | Stan Reiss' 40 Years of Service
Tune 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...
12.08.2023
Ep. 6 Tallman Talks | Spotlighting Student Success Across Kansas
Welcome 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...
10.13.2023
Ep. 41 The Advocate | Student Success on the Rise in Kansas
The 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,...
09.08.2023
Ep. 5 Tallman Talks | Navigating Education Finance
As 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,...
08.25.2023
Ep. 4 Tallman Talks | Comparing Kansas National Rankings
In 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....
07.31.2023
Ep. 3 Tallman Talks
Join 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!
06.02.2023
Ep. 2 Tallman Talks | Improving Reading Skills in Kansas Students
Welcome 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...
05.17.2023
Ep. 1 Tallman Talks | Kansas Graduation Rates
Welcome 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...
05.05.2023
Ep. 40 The Advocate | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of SB 113
In 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...
04.11.2023
Ep. 39 The Advocate
The 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...
03.31.2023
Ep. 38 The Advocate
The 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...
03.24.2023
Ep. 37 The Advocate
This 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...
03.17.2023
Ep. 36 The Advocate
This 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...
03.10.2023
Ep. 35 The Advocate
In this podcast, the Advocacy team discusses the House K-12 Education Budget's recommendation to approve a voucher bill for students to receive taxpayer-funded education savings accounts, special education funding, and teacher pay raises. They also mention bills sent to Governor Laura...
03.03.2023
Ep. 34 The Advocate
The whole team is here for the newest episode of The Advocate! This week, they talk about what to expect for the second half of the legislature, a recent gut-and-go bill, and the "parent's bill of rights." Tune in now!
02.24.2023
Ep. 33 The Advocate
Join Scott Rothschild and John Forrer as they discuss bills approved in the House and Senate this week, including many controversial bills like the SB-83 tuition tax credit bill, HB-2238, the bill restricting transgender women from competing in women's sports,...
02.17.2023
Ep. 32 The Advocate
The team is back! Leah, Scott, and John are here to give you all the latest updates from this week. They discuss funding for special education, HB 2236 that focuses on parent rights, SB 66 setting up an interstate teacher mobility...
02.10.2023
Ep. 31 The Advocate
Leah Fliter and John Forrer have had a busy week at the Kansas Legislature and are here to bring you all the developments. They discuss HB-2218, allowing public tax dollars to go to private schools, SB-83, expanding a tuition tax...
02.03.2023
Ep. 30 The Advocate
Scott Rothschild and John Forrer are here to bring you another episode of The Advocate! This week they discuss bills introduced in the House K-12 Budget Committee, the upcoming hearing on HB-2218, and lots more! Listen now!
01.27.2023
Ep. 29 The Advocate
This week, the team discusses bills KASB testified on at the statehouse, the continued federal SPED funding shortfall, and the Kansas Teacher of the Year. Listen now!
01.20.2023
Ep. 28 The Advocate
This week on The Advocate, the team discusses its recent annual Advocacy in Action event, developments at the K-12 and House Education Budget Committee, several new bills being introduced, and upcoming testimony to be presented next week. Tune in now!
01.13.2023
Ep. 27 The Advocate
The team is back! The 2023 Kansas Legislative Session has kicked off, and the KASB Advocacy Team is here to keep you up to date on all new and developing news from the state house. On this week's episode, the team...
11.18.2022
Ep. 26 The Advocate
This week on The Advocate, the team discusses the full funding of SPED and the November 10 Special Education press conference held at Kansas Capital. They also discuss the proposed options to meet SPED funding obligations, the importance of engaging...
10.21.2022
Ep. 25 The Advocate
On this podcast, the advocacy team discusses the ongoing special education funding shortfall and the recent press conference held to bring attention to the issue. The team also covers the latest ACT results, KASB's 2023 Draft State and Federal Resolutions,...
10.07.2022
Ep. 24 The Advocate
Leah Fliter, Scott Rothschild, and John Forrer are back again for another episode of The Advocate! The team has been on the road gathering input from across the state in preparation for the upcoming legislative session. Tune in as they...
09.16.2022
Ep. 23 The Advocate
Join Leah Fliter, Scott Rothschild, and John Forrer for another episode of The Advocate. This week, they discuss KASB's new "Myths about School Choice" report, highlighting common myths about Education Savings Accounts, Private vs. Public School performance, and much more!...
09.02.2022
Ep. 22 The Advocate
The Advocate is officially back with its latest episode! Join Leah Fliter, Scott Rothschild, and our newest KASB Advocacy employee, John Forrer, as they discuss the upcoming general elections and what people can expect in November. For General Election Resources, click...
05.20.2022
Ep. 21 The Advocate
On this podcast, Leah Fliter and Scott Rothschild discuss the passed and vetoed bills from the 2022 Legislative Session. Tune in and stay up to date! Access the documents discussed here: "2022 education bills signed into law, vetoed" "Gov. Kelly signs into law...
05.02.2022
Ep. 20 The Advocate
The 2022 session is coming to a close! Join the Advocacy Team while they discuss the bills that came through this session and which of those passed or failed. Join us weekly!
04.19.2022
Ep. 19 The Advocate
03.25.2022
Ep. 18 The Advocate
We are getting closer and closer to wrapping up this year's legislative session and things are heating up! Make sure to tune in every week to get the latest on the current status of bills and more!
03.18.2022
Ep. 17 The Advocate
Mark Tallman, Scott Rothschild, and Leah Fliter have the latest news and updates from the Kansas Legislature. Tune in every Friday to The Advocate. To see the status of current education bills click here.
03.11.2022
Ep. 16 The Advocate
Join the Advocacy team as they discuss the latest education news from the 2022 Legislative session! New episodes every Friday. Link to Where We Stand: https://www.kasb.org/45132?articleID=101524
03.04.2022
Ep. 15 The Advocate
The Advocate staff is joined again by KASB's Kansas Advocacy Network as they record today's podcast! As always, it's been a busy week in the legislature as a flurry of bills has been coming before the Kansas Senate and House....

What's KASB Live Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

KASB Live Podcast episodes:

Ep. 10 Tallman Talks | Kansas Teacher Retention

Ep. 53 The Advocate | Defeating Harmful Legislation

Ep. 52 The Advocate | D.C. Style Politics in Kansas

Ep. 51 The Advocate | Education Budget Bundling

Ep. 9 Tallman Talks | Battling Chronic Absenteeism

Ep. 50 The Advocate | The Voucher & SPED Funding Fight Continue

Ep. 8 Tallman Talks | Leveraging the Building Needs Assessment

Ep. 49 The Advocate | Confirming the SPED Shortfall

Ep. 48 The Advocate | Turnaround Week

Ep. 47 The Advocate | Vouchers, Cell Phone Bans, Special Ed Funding & More

Ep. 46 The Advocate | Controversial Bills at The Capitol

Ep. 45 The Advocate | Advocating in D.C. & Testifying in Topeka

Ep. 44 The Advocate | Updates From the Week of January 26

Ep. 7 Tallman Talks | Kansas Future Teachers Academy

Ep. 43 The Advocate | Flat Tax, Enrollment Calculations & More!

Ep. 42 The Advocate | The Start of the 2024 Legislative Session

Tallman Talks: Special Edition | Stan Reiss' 40 Years of Service

Ep. 6 Tallman Talks | Spotlighting Student Success Across Kansas

Ep. 41 The Advocate | Student Success on the Rise in Kansas

Ep. 5 Tallman Talks | Navigating Education Finance

Ep. 4 Tallman Talks | Comparing Kansas National Rankings

Ep. 3 Tallman Talks

Ep. 2 Tallman Talks | Improving Reading Skills in Kansas Students

Ep. 1 Tallman Talks | Kansas Graduation Rates

Ep. 40 The Advocate | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of SB 113

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