Doug Moeckel

Leadership tip: Extend trust! Without it, judgment may replace trust, performance may decline, and innovation and productivity could suffer. Choose to lead with trust. #leadership #trust

By grounding professional development in the science of learning, this Maryland district is transforming teaching. Educators are learning which strategies work, phasing out those that don’t, and strengthening instruction to better support every student. edutopia.org/video/supporti…

Are you a FIRST-YEAR educator eager to kickstart your teaching career on the right foot? Look no further! Sign up to attend the SWPRSC New Teacher Bootcamp 101 series! Register at bit.ly/4qho1CR

Five things all successful leaders do. 1. They care. 2. They engage. 3. They make an impact. 4. They listen. 5. They value others. Be this leader!

Parents, do you have a question about education in Kansas? Email insightpodcast@ksde.gov for the chance to have your question answered by Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson on a future episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast.

This training is designed to equip responders to provide crisis counseling, prevent psychological trauma, identify students and staff at risk, and provide resources and support for students and staff. Register at link.smokyhill.org/CrisisResponse…. #SHESCsecd @SmokyHillEDU

Accuracy comes before speed. Repeated practice helps readers grow stronger every day. What book are you reading this week?

A new episode of the Insight Podcast is out now!🎙️ In this episode, we explore what it really means for students to be ready for life after graduation. Tune in now on: Spotify: buff.ly/UtFmM3g YouTube: buff.ly/k1FWZi1 Apple: buff.ly/uctssus

Pretty blessed to be able to turn a hobby into a passion for 20 years as a registered sports official. Beyond thankful for wife and kiddos, and family and mentor of my father for their mentorship, love and support!

“Good players want coached. Great players you can’t coach them enough, they want more, more, more. Inconsistent players want coached on their terms” (Via @HoosierIsh 🎥)

A new episode of the Insight Podcast is out now!🎙️ In this episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast, we explore what it really means for students to be ready for life after graduation. Tune in now on: Spotify: buff.ly/UtFmM3g YouTube: buff.ly/k1FWZi1

Registration for the 55th Annual Uniting Leaders Conference is open now! On our webpage, you will also find pre-conference activity registration. You must be registered for the conference to sign up for pre-conference fun! usakansas.org/page/2026-usa-…

2025 @Milken Educator Lexcee Oddo, a second grade teacher at Turner Elementary School, Turner USD 202, shares how she fosters student achievement in her school.

“I’ve learned I’m at my best when you’re around people that you love so much that you don’t want to let them down.” - Sean McVay 🔥 Accountability hits different when it’s rooted in love for the people beside you. x.com/RamsNFL/status…

The board voted to request KSDE submit an Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA) application to the U.S. Department of Education for the purposes of piloting a through-year curriculum-directed assessment system... (Cont. below)

KSDE's Shane Carter is providing an overview and update on the Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (RTAP). There are 21 districts and 42 apprentices participating in the Spring 2026 cohort.

KELI Special Education Mentors/Mentees met for their professional learning today. Thank you for you work! @KSUCollegeofEd #KELI

Dr. Frank Harwood, deputy commissioner of KSDE's Division of Fiscal and Administrative Services, is providing an update on education-related bills moving through the Kansas Legislature.

Today, we are hosting our brand new workshop Change and the Instructional Leader at our office in Topeka. 20 leaders are joining us to learn more about change theory, change management, and the steps they can take to facilitate meaningful instructional practice in their schools.

Representatives from one of the Distinguished Schools, Lakeside Elementary, Waconda USD 272, shared the factors they've found to be most significant in raising and/or maintaining student achievement.