https://www.kxcv.org/tags/kansas-state-department-of-education Kansas State Department of Education en-US Copyright Thu, 14 May 2026 18:40:33 GMT https://www.kxcv.org/regional-news/2026-05-14/schools-around-kansas-city-are-shrinking-staff-and-programs-over-budget-deficits School leaders in the Kansas City area are grappling with how to balance their budgets and continue serving students as they face declining enrollment, state funding shortfalls and property tax caps. Thu, 14 May 2026 18:40:33 GMT https://www.kxcv.org/regional-news/2026-05-14/schools-around-kansas-city-are-shrinking-staff-and-programs-over-budget-deficits Jodi Fortino