Join us as we bring together educators, families, and literacy advocates from across Kansas to champion strong reading instruction for every child. Together, we’re supporting the Blueprint for Literacy—a statewide effort focused on equipping teachers with evidence-based tools and improving reading outcomes for all students. Your voice matters—help us make literacy a priority at the Capitol!
Event: Literacy Day at the Capitol
Time: 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m.
Location: Kansas Statehouse
Registration Information
Registration Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-literacy-day-at-the-capitol
Agenda
9:30 – 9:45 AM — Welcome & Opening Remarks, 2nd Floor Rotunda
- Chair Cathy Hopkins, State Boad of Education Chair, KSDE
9:45 – 10:00 AM — Literacy as a Social, Economic, and Health Imperative, 2nd Floor Rotunda
- Speaker: Regent Kathy Wolfe Moore, Kansas Board of Regents
10:00 – 10:15AM – Importance of Literacy to Families and Communities
- Speaker: Representative Troy Waymaster
10:15 – 10:35 AM — State of Literacy Briefing, 2nd Floor Rotunda
- Speakers: Dr. Randy Watson, KS Commissioner KSDE, and Dr. Cynthia Lane, Director for Literacy, KBOR
10:35 – 11:05 AM — Break (visit with community tables), 2nd Floor Rotunda
11:05 – 11:40 AM — Parent/Educator Testimonials, 2nd Floor Rotunda
11:40 PM – 12:00 PM — Closing & Call to Action, 2nd Floor Rotunda
- Brief remarks from speaker (TBD)
Lunch 4th Floor South Hall
1:30-2:30 PM – House & Senate Education Committee Session
Infographics
Learn more about the literacy challenges facing Kansas and the Blueprint's work by clicking on the infographics below.
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