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Educators received the awards at this fall’s Continuous Improvement Summit.
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The U.S. Department of Education deemed Cassidy an Exemplary High-Performing School.
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KMEA salutes our area's Teachers and Administrator of the Year, plus the school board as a "Friend of Music."
Our "Grow Your Own" initiative is helping prepare students for careers in education.
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Exploration ranges from government to nonprofits to community organizations.
Paul Laurence Dunbar, Henry Clay, and Lafayette shine in the 2023 Best High Schools report.
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Enhancing family engagement is the cornerstone of the year-long program.