Streaming Videos

Streaming Videos

Our brand new videos are available to watch from the links below. For other videos, simply select the category of your subject on the left and find the video link there. Some videos can also be seen on YouTube . iPod & iPhone users click here.

Tech Focus: November, 2009 - NEW!
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This month we look at the online component of the district's new math curriculum, Everyday Math, and see how students at L'Ouverture Elementary Magnet are using technology to enhance a descriptive writing project. We also learn how to save Word documents as PDF's, see how Ink Aware works on the Smartboard, and learn about Creative Commons. Hosted by Marcia Jeans from Instructional Technology.

School News: November 9, 2009 - NEW!
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In this edition of the School News: JROTC Drill Teams compete at South High, Custodians receive training updates and USD 259 Custodian of the Year is honored, Curtis Middle School Pep Assembly, Buckner Performance Arts Magnet celebrates fundraising goal, Children's book author visits Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet, Colvin Elementary students use Fall colors for Art. Anchors are Caitlin Cordes and Tristen Nguyen from Val Jackson Elementary.

Bond Issue Update - October, 2009 - NEW!

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This month we learn about what goes into creating a new high school, take a look at Clark Elementary's bond project, and get a lesson on bond financing.

Parent Talk: The Office of Equity and Accountability - NEW!
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Sierre Usher is joined by Kim Burkhalter, Director of Equity and Accountability. Ms. Burkhalter explains this new department's mission and how its efforts impact student success in all schools.

A Celebration of Fine Arts In Wichita Public Schools - NEW!
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Celebrating the rich tradition of excellence in Fine Arts instruction in our community's public schools through dance, visual arts, drama, instrumental and vocal music.

Parent Talk: H1N1 Flu Information
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The H1N1 flu strain is in the news and this episode of Parent Talk focuses on the prevention, treatment, myths and facts about this critical health issue. Joining host Sierre Usher are Kathy Hubka, Health Services Coordinator for Wichita Public Schools, and Becky Tuttle, Health Promotion Coordinator with the Sedgwick County Health Department.

2009-2010 Enrollment Announcement
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The district’s enrollment as of Sept. 21 is 50,042 students, an increase of nearly 900 students more than last year’s enrollment of 49,146. This is the second year in a row that the Wichita Public Schools has seen a significant increase in its enrollment.

Welcome Back 2009!
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As students and staff prepare for the first day of school, Superintendent John Allison presents a welcome back message to all Wichita Public Schools employees.

Elementary Focus for 2009-2010
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Elementary Assistant Superintendents Alicia Thompson and Greg Rasmussen join Sue Farag, principals and teachers in presenting a Welcome Back message and highlighting several things that are going on this year.

Education Edge
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Employees and community members can show their support of teachers and students by contributing to the Education EDGE. The Education EDGE allows employees to voluntarily give contributions to the Classroom Mini-Grant, Fine Arts and/or Athletics Gift Funds.

“Yes, You Can: Innovative Diploma Programs in the Wichita Public Schools”

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A look at the Towne West and Towne East Education Resource Centers, the Workforce Learning Center, and the Dunbar Learning Center, where adults age 17 and older can return to school and earn their high school diploma.

Parent Talk: New K-5 Textbook Adoption of Everyday Math
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Join host Sierre Usher as she discusses our district’s new K-5 mathematics curriculum, “Everyday Mathematics”, with Sue Farag, Elementary Learning Services Executive Director, and Shane Vondracek, a 1^st grade teacher who helped pilot this exciting new program last year.

Thank You, Wichita!

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Wichita Public School students are so grateful for the passage of the 2008 School Bond Issue, they just couldn't wait to tell you!