Kansas
Kansas is a Launch Years Initiative state. Through their work on removing placement barriers, they are also implementing corequisite supports in higher ed.
Expand Pathways
Modernize for Careers
Align and Accept
Remove Barriers
Support Implementation
Guide Decisions
Form Partnerships
Prepare Educators
Report Progress
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Context
Removing Barriers
In their work removing placement barriers, Kansas is also implementing corequisite supports in gateway math courses.
Population
2,977,220
Median income
$75,514
GROWTH Industries
Food Services and Drinking Places, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Educational Services
K-12
Governing authority: Kansas State Board of Education
State education agency: Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)
Chief state school officer: Commissioner of Education
Higher Education
Kansas Board of Regents
Impact
Launch Years Initiative
States across the country are building math pathways that align student goals, classroom learning, and career opportunities.
Persistence
70%
of students return to college after a successful freshman year.
Key Action Implementation
Top 35%
Kansas is further in their math pathways implementation than most states.