Topeka’s top education news highlights the first year of Kansas’ new open enrollment law, which allows students to attend schools outside their home districts if space is available. The Kansas Board of Education reported that over 1,500 students transferred out of their home districts this year. While some districts saw an influx of students, others, like Wichita and Topeka Public Schools, experienced significant losses. The law aims to provide more school choice but has also raised concerns about its impact on public education.

