KASB's Tallman Talks
Join us as we celebrate the wonderful world of education in Kansas. In each episode, Mark Tallman takes you on a journey through the triumphs, challenges, and innovative ideas shaping our state's educational landscape. Let's explore and learn together!
Episodes
13 episodes
Ep. 12 Tallman Talks | What's Different About KESA 2.0?
Kansas public school districts will enter a new accreditation system this school year (2024-25), following action by the Kansas State Board of Education. The new system is a revision of the original Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) ...
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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 483. T...
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Episode 6
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18:51
Ep. 11 Tallman Talks | Saving Millions and Closing the Digital Divide
Mark is joined by two members from the Lawrence school board and their Director of Technology to discuss an innovative approach to saving millions in the district and working to close the digital divide for Lawrence students. Becau...
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Episode 11
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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...
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Episode 10
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48:14
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 r...
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Episode 9
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48:14
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 teach...
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Episode 8
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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 a tool for teacher recruitment.KFTA is a five-day program designed for high school students interested in teac...
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Episode 7
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40:00
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 Kan...
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Episode 6
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45:36
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 poli...
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Episode 5
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20:45
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 pand...
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Episode 4
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30:34
Ep. 3 Tallman Talks | Celebrating Education in Kansas
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 no...
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Episode 3
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35:28
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 captiva...
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Episode 2
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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 innova...
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Episode 1
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