Pete Im - Lansing Education and Community Advocate - Personal Page

10/13/2026

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. ACCOUNTABILITY. EVIDENCE.

Those words are easy to put on a sign. What matters is how they show up in practice.

Yesterday, while our students were out of the classroom, Lansing teachers and staff worked on structured literacy, mathematics, writing, reading comprehension, state assessment expectations, ACT preparation, curriculum, intervention, and school safety... Yup. https://www.usd469.net/article/3187496

That same evening, the Board received our academic update.
These updates are some of the most important sessions we have as a Board because data drives this district's work.

Not anecdotes. Not soundbites. Not bumper stickers.

Data. Evidence. Results.

We looked at FastBridge, state assessments, ACT, attendance, classroom performance, behavior, and other indicators to understand where students are succeeding and where we need to improve. Then comes the part that matters most: What will we do about it?

Assess, identify needs, act, measure, adjust. That is accountability.

This is one of the things I love most about this team: They are true professionals, and they should be treated as such. Professionals study the evidence. Professionals collaborate. Professionals refine their practice. Professionals ask hard questions when results aren't where they need to be.... And professionals keep learning. That is what Monday’s work reflected.

Professional development is not time away from student achievement. It is part of how we improve it. We are not where we want to be in every grade, every subject, or with every student. But the work across our buildings is increasingly connected to the evidence we are seeing.

Personally, I cannot thank our teachers, interventionists, administrators, support staff, and Teaching & Learning team enough for how seriously they take that responsibility.

Academic achievement is the goal. Accountability shows us whether we are getting there. Evidence tells us what to do next. Professional educators do the work. https://www.youtube.com/live/GxlfDHS-2gs?si=4BpCUCuVi9V_sY4o&t=3089

It's a Great Day to Be a Lion...

While students enjoyed a day away from the classroom on Monday, October 12, Lansing USD469 teachers...

10/12/2026

Get Ready, Lansing Elementary & Intermediate Families... Our Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser is almost here!

We're excited to partner with Booster to raise $20,000 to support Lansing PTA programs, family engagement events, and staff support!

This year's theme is Global Kitchen Club, where students will explore global cultures while learning about patience, generosity, creativity, reliability, and adaptability.

- Kickoff: Wednesday, October 14

- Fun Run Event: Wednesday, October 21

- Fundraising Goal: $20,000

Families can get started by registering at www.mybooster.com and sharing their donation pages with family and friends.

Thank you for supporting Lansing Elementary and Lansing Intermediate Schools!

10/12/2026

This is what democracy looks like at the local level.

Volunteers are giving up part of their Saturday morning to knock doors, talk with neighbors, and stand up for Kansas students, parents, teachers, and public schools, which matters.

State Board of Education races do not always get the attention they deserve, but they shape the direction of public education in Kansas. Standards, teacher support, special education, local control, and our schools' future are all on the line.

Jennifer Lloyd focuses on showing up, listening, and building support the right way in every conversation.

Thank you to everyone who is putting in the work. Strong public schools do not happen by accident. They depend on people who care enough to get involved. On November 3, it's Jennifer Lloyd KS State Board of Education District 1 , ,

10/10/2026

Ty Masterson helped create Kansas’ school funding crisis. Now he wants to be governor.

He voted for the Brownback tax cuts, then became Senate budget chair as Kansas schools faced an estimated $550 million funding shortage as a result of the Brownback tax cuts. Instead of closing the gap, he backed another $54 million cut and block grants that froze school funding for two years as school costs grew.

Then he paid $2.6 million to hire a consultant who recommended draining school districts’ rainy day funds. Masterson followed their contrived recommendation with a proposed bill to cut state aid based on those reserves and fought efforts to increase school funding.

Since he became Senate president, Kansas has fallen roughly $760 million short of federally required special education funding. Districts are required by law to provide those services, so local communities cover the gap by increasing property taxes.

This is the school funding record Masterson is taking into the governor’s race. If elected governor, Masterson will undoubtedly wield his power to make massive cuts to public schools. Share it so more Kansans know.

10/10/2026

Friday Night Lights... Proud of these Lions...

10/09/2026

Fact Check Friday: A Good Investment

Investing in public education means investing in Kansas’ future!
Here’s a look at how Kansas students are building pathways to success:

- 90% Graduation Rate: A record number of Kansas students are graduating from high school, opening doors to college, careers and future opportunities.
- Career-Ready Skills: In 2024, Kansas students earned 7,225 professional credentials while still in high school, helping prepare them for the workforce.
- Opportunities Beyond Graduation: A strong education helps Kansas graduates pursue higher education, enter the workforce and contribute to their communities.

From small prairie towns to growing cities, public schools play an important role in preparing the next generation of Kansans.

Join the conversation: What does investing in public education mean to you?

10/09/2026

Friday night lights!

Game Day! Kick off at 7pm. Let's go Lions!!!