Junction City Education Association

Here are the candidates for the next Commissioner of Education.

One of these people is set to become the new commissioner of education in Kansas. 👇

The Kansas State Department of Education announced the three finalists for the position on March 30. From left to right, these are: Lisa C***s, Reginald Eggleston and Jake Steel.

Who do you think is the best fit for the job?

Proud of each of you!

Check out the available grants and scholarships.

Did you know that Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) offers six scholarships and partners with other organizations to offer even more? For more information, visit https://knea.org/grants-and-scholarships

Today marks the start of Red Ribbon Week. This years theme is "Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free." Red Ribbon Week encourages people to live healthy, drug-free lives.

Sign up now for the Nov. 5 From Anecdotes to Action: Know Your Rights, Build Our Power, Protect Student Learning Zoom event. Join educators from across Kansas as we review legal rights, hear successes, and learn how to launch a campaign to create safe learning environments. Your story matters! Your data builds power!

See flyer for more information and to register or go to bit.ly/wf3oL76

Spots are limited, so register today!

📢📢📢 Attention Manhattan residents and surrounding community members: Here is your chance to attend one of the School Spirit forums! Join KNEA and Kansas Interfaith Action to learn about the importance of voting in upcoming school board elections and how Kansans can use their voices to advocate for students, educators and communities.
Remaining stops include:
- 6 p.m. Oct. 28: Winfield, Grace United Methodist Church
- 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2: Hutchinson, Grace Episcopal Church
- 7 p.m. Nov. 6, virtual session. Watch for more information soon.

While I know many will not be able to attend, you can do your part by being informed.

www.kslegislature.gov

Hear from the candidates about important issues.

Join us on Monday, October 27th at the JC Middle School to hear from the City Commission and USD 475 School Board candidates.

What would you do $100?

Will you be a winner?

Security Benefit, OFG Financial Services and KNEA are offering KNEA members the opportunity to offset the use of their personal funds to support students and their classrooms. There are 100 grants ($100 each) available through UBenefit. Scan the QR code located on the flyer or visit https://ubenefit.org/kansas-2025/ to enter. Entries are accepted through Oct. 31.

Thank you, Kansas educators and support staff!

Organizing at its BEST!

Lawrence Education Association ESP Victory NEA created a video that highlights the Lawrence classified staff win.