The landscape of education in Kansas has been profoundly reshaped as state leaders work to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
During these unprecedented times, Smoky Hill Education Service Center is here to provide support and guidance, while still protecting the health of SHESC employees and those at our member institutions.
SHESC administration has already made the following changes, . . .
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Keep Current on SHESC and Education News
Individual news items for members are here .
The SHESC monthly newsletter is now published on our web site in PDF format. This allows readers to click on hyperlinks within the articles, e-mail SHESC staff members directly, and save a digital copy of the newsletter. Previous months' newsletters will be available too. We hope this makes the newsletter more convenient and user-friendly. To view the most recent newsletter . . .
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January 2020
Dear Friend of Education:
Smoky Hill Education Service Center would like to invite you to participate in the 24th annual Smoky Hill Education Foundation Scramble for Schools Golf Tournament . This event raises funds in support of the foundation’s yearly projects and to enhance educational endeavors throughout the state of Kansas. With offices in Salina and Hays, we . . .
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Educators with USD 298 Lincoln experienced a hint of life in poverty on January 3.
John Girodat and Noalee McDonald-Augustine, Smoky Hill Education Service Center Consultants – along with the assistance of about 15 community volunteers – guided the poverty simulation for more than 50 participants.
“You’re playing a role, but it’s not really a game,” Girodat said. . . .
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Area educators brought priorities directly to state lawmakers at Smoky Hill Education Service Center’s 30th annual legislative luncheon on November 14.
School funding, healthcare and statewide economic development topped the areas of concern from educational leaders, who had the opportunity to ask questions of state senators and representatives.
Chris Moddelmog, SHESC Executive Director, said the . . .
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SHESC has scheduled its workshops and events for Spring 2020.
The workshops and events are listed on the SHESC Calendar which is available HERE .
To see a complete description of the workshop and additional details, click the workshop title on the calendar.
A workshop flier can be downloaded here.
Contact register@smokyhill.org for questions about workshops, . . .
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Smoky Hill Education Service Center has received a grant of $249,998 for the development of anonymous reporting solutions in addressing school safety. The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), announced the grant to SHESC on October 21.
The OJP’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded $29.5 million nationwide through its STOP School Violence Technology and Threat Assessment Solutions for . . .
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